Reversing memory loss

Written by Jenny Straiton (Assistant Editor)

New therapeutic drug could be reversing memory loss associated with age-related or mental health disorders. Memory loss is a characteristic yet debilitating symptom that occurs as a result of many neurodegenerative and age-related diseases as well as mental health disorders. There is currently no effective treatment available for clinical use. In a series of papers, the latest being recently published in Molecular Neuropsychiatry, researchers from Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (ON, Canada) have identified the specific impairments that occur to GABAergic neurons in memory-loss and demonstrated the ability of new therapeutic molecules to act on these targets and...

To view this content, please register now for access

Join our member community for FREE to access a collection of journal and online-only features, including:

  • Exclusive access to educational videos, eBooks and insights into top BioTechniques journal articles
  • The latest news and journal updates delivered straight to your inbox when you want it
  • Personalized recommendations for the latest member-exclusive podcasts, interviews and expert opinions
  • Priority registration to webinars, panel discussions and events
  • Access to competitions and journal publication discounts, including 10% off open access fees when you sign up today!