Drug Sparks Memory- Enhancement Debate
Drugs being developed to aid Alzheimer's disease sufferers promise improved memory function. But the drugs are also reported to aid the memory of healthy people. An article in the journal Neurology suggests that we may be entering an era of cosmetic neurology, when a "brain-lift" is possible. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports.
Related NPR Stories
Examining the Memory Process Sep. 24, 2004
The Impact of an Aging Workforce Sep. 6, 2004
Sea Slug Gives Clues to How Memory Works June 21, 2004
Slate's Brave New World: Creating a 'Spotless' Mind March 23, 2004
Mapping the Human Mind Sep. 4, 2003
Living with Brain Injury Aug. 26, 2003
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.