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Molecule restores cognition, memory in Alzheimer's disease model mice
In a new study, a molecule identified and synthesized by UCLA Health researchers was shown to restore cognitive functions in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by effectively jumpstarting the brain's memory circuitry. If proven to have similar effects in humans, the candidate compound would be novel among Alzheimer’s disease treatments in its ability to revitalize memory and cognition, study authors said.
In a new study, a molecule identified and synthesized by UCLA Health researchers was shown to restore cognitive functions in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by effectively jumpstarting the brain's memory circuitry. Should it ultimately prove to be effective, the drug could have implications for treatments of other diseases and health conditions that have diminished gamma oscillations such as depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder, Mody said. Article: A therapeutic small molecule enhances γ-oscillations and improves cognition/memory in Alzheimer’s disease model mice, Wei et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, No.
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