From the Lab

03 Feb

From the Lab, Research Radar

A Novel Drug, ISRIB, Seems to Reverse Memory Decline in Mice

• February 4, 2021
• By robinsmason@gmail.com

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In the active search for new treatments for cognitive impairment, researchers are testing ISRIB,* an experimental drug that interferes ...

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04 Dec

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Choline May Prevent Cognitive Decline

• December 4, 2020
• By robinsmason@gmail.com

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Researchers found significant improvements in the brain chemistry of choline-supplemented mice.

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03 Dec

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Potential Supplement Isolated from Buckwheat Shown to be Safe for MCI

• December 3, 2020
• By robinsmason@gmail.com

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A potential supplement for mild cognitive impairment, (2-HOBA), was well-tolerated in a small clinical trial.

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12 Nov

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Sugarcane Tops May Hold Brain Benefits

• November 16, 2020
• By robinsmason@gmail.com

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Extract from sugarcane tops may prove to be a useful supplement in preventing cognitive decline.

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03 Nov

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Cold-Water Swimmers Verify Relevancy of Mouse Model of Neurodegenerative Cure

• November 3, 2020
• By chandra

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Could imitating a cold-water shock help with cognition? In many neurodegenerative disorders, there is a loss of synapses, the active co...

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03 Nov

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A Chemical Found in Chamomile May have Beneficial Effects on Cognition

• November 3, 2020
• By chandra

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Apigenin is a novel drug found in many plants, including chamomile, parsley, celery, and peppermint. Scientists have recently investiga...

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03 Nov

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Acupuncture Treatment May Enhance the Benefits of Anti-Inflammatory Medications and Improve Cognitive Function

• November 3, 2020
• By chandra

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Could needles be helpful in patients with mild cognitive impairment? Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese therapy that involves stimulati...

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19 Oct

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Probiotics for Brain Health?

• October 21, 2020
• By chandra

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Probiotics might help cognitive function, according to a new study in rats. Live microorganisms that can improve gut health, they are f...

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18 Oct

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Melatonin and NMN Work Together to Protect Brain Health

• October 21, 2020
• By chandra

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A combination of melatonin and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) protects the cell’s powerhouses and alleviates age-induced cognitive d...

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17 Oct

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Exercise Improves Cognition and Markers of Brain Health

• October 21, 2020
• By chandra

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Exercise has robust benefits for those with cognitive impairment, but the underlying reasons are not entirely known. In a new study, re...

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