From the BBC. Dr. Gary Lynch of the University of California has invented a pill that can boost memory.
The drug CX717 belongs to a family of compounds called ampakines and works by boosting the brain chemical glutamate that makes learning and recall easy. UK trials on 16 sleep-deprived volunteers showed it improved wakefulness and mental ability.
Cortex is considering CX717 as a possible treatment for narcolepsy – excessive daytime sleepiness; and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
They’ll need further trials before it’s approved for the public.
Sounds interesting, Many ADDers have both sleep and memory problems. Would be nice to deal with two problems with one solution.
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