Archive for October, 2009
New guidelines identify best treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easier
ST. PAUL, Minn. – New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology identify the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig’s disease. The guidelines are published in the October 13, 2009, issue of Neurology®, the [Read More]
Protein identified that enhances long-term memory by controlling rest intervals
Discovery could lead to treatments for learning and memory deficits, particularly Noonan’s syndrome Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – As most good students realize, repeated studying produces good memory. Those who study a lot realize, further, that what they learn tends [Read More]
Nasal Spray that Improves Memory
New research in the FASEB Journal demonstrates role of IL-6 on sleep-related consolidation of specific types of memories, particularly during late night REM sleep cycles. Good news for procrastinating students: a nasal spray developed by a team of German scientists promises [Read More]
