Green | January 30, 2008 | 3 comments

Scientists stumble upon a way to reverse memory loss

source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7213972.stm

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During experimental brain surgery, a team of scientists have stumbled upon a mechanism that could hold the key to understanding how memory works. The accidental breakthrough came as a result of deep-brain stimulation. What was meant to suppress the patient's appetite instead lead to an intense experience of déja vu. They're now applying this technique in a trial to treat Alzheimer's patients, and if successful will offer hope in the form of a brain "pacemaker".
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3 comments // Scientists stumble upon a way to reverse memory loss

  • VoyagerFilms
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      VoyagerFilms  

    • Some believe Alsheimer's is caused by a long standing deficiency of "essential" fatty acids. Fat being a major cellular building block.

      Also, Co-enzyme Q-10 is found in high concentrations in the brain and heart, but is not easily obtainable in our normal food supply. Our bodies have the ability to convert other Co-enzymes to Co-enzyme Q-10 up until around the age of 35, from what I've read. Again, some believe a long standing deficiency leads to heart disease.

      My father and others have reported feeling better as a result of taking Co-enzyme Q-10 supplements.

      Okay, I've drifted off topic.

    • 4 years ago
  • Gustolingo
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      Gustolingo  

    • treat Alzheimer's daily with a dose of some THC which is already proven to defend against the disease. Ironic isn't it....

      p.s. they didnt just breakthrough with this. they have been stimulating brains making them react having the patient recite previous memorys ect. they just cant pinpoint it yet. cuz thats what it basically is. taking a electronically charged pin and poking the brain to see what happens. its like looking for a needle in a haystack. i seen this surgery years many ago on tv..

    • 4 years ago
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