article_snippet.sent: Scientists have shown that using deep brain stimulation (DBS), a technique already used to treat Parkinson's disease, can boost memory by causing new brain cells to be formed.
article_snippet.sent: Experiments on rats found the therapy improved rats powers of recall, and it is hoped the same will apply to humans.
article_snippet.sent: Tests on lab mice showed improved memory within just 24 hours, while the rodents' life-spans were unaffected (file image)
article_snippet.sent: Now the new research, published in the journal eLife, has discovered the new research, published in the journal eLife could also be used to enhance the growth of brain cells which relieves the harmful effects of dementia related conditions and improves short and long term memory.
article_snippet.sent: Memory loss in older people is not only a serious and widespread problem, but signifies a key symptom of dementia. '
article_snippet.sent: At least one in 10 people aged 60 and above in Singapore suffer from dementia and this breakthrough could pave the way towards improved treatments for patients.'
article_snippet.sent: For decades, scientists have been finding ways to generate brain cells to treat brain trauma and injury, and age related diseases such as dementia.
highlights_snippet.sent: Scientists think Technique could help delay Dementia by replenishing brain cells .