Treating Aging Brains

The business of treating medical conditions exacerbated by old age is with us to stay and due to get a boost as the baby boomer generation becomes senior citizens. New drug may help rescue the aging brain is the title of a news release of Rockefeller University which discusses an experimental drug shown to counter the effects of aging in brains of rats. The drug has acquired the temporary designation of S18986 and it interacts with brain receptors which transmit signals.

S18986 appears to induce increased activity in dopamine producing neurons. Dopamine is present in the brain and is linked to motivation. It enables you to make that commitment needed to study for a test or exercise. Dopamine has enormous implications, not only biochemically but, with regard to personal and social well being too.

Other effects of the drug S18986 include improved memory and slowed aging of the brain.