Deep stimulation 'boosts memory'

Electrical stimulation of areas deep within the brain could improve memory, early research suggests.A team of doctors in Canada stumbled upon the finding while attempting to treat a morbidly obese man through deep brain stimulation (DBS).The electrical stimulation caused the patient to experience vivid memories.The findings, reported in the Annals of Neurology, potentially pave the way for electrical stimulation to treat disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.Lead researcher Professor Andres Lozano, of the Toronto Western Hospital, said: "This is a single... View More » http://www.peoplethree.com/