By: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent | Scientists reverse memory decline using electrical pulses | Neuroscience | The Guardian
Working memory of older group temporarily improves to match younger group in study
A decline in memory as a result of ageing can be temporarily reversed using a harmless form of electrical brain stimulation, scientists have found.
The findings help explain why certain cognitive skills decline significantly with age and raise the prospect of new treatments.
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