Search | New Scientist

Killing 'zombie' brain cells can prevent memory loss in mice

19 September 2018

Dysfunctional, or 'senescent', brain cells can drive brain degeneration – and killing them saved mice from further damage and memory loss

Skin genetically engineered to destroy cocaine could prevent addiction

17 September 2018

Engineered skin cells inserted beneath the skin of mice help destroy cocaine in the blood before it reaches the brain – and the therapy might work in people too

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Subject

Section

Type

Topics

Author

Issue

Premium

Killing 'zombie' brain cells can prevent memory loss in mice

Skin genetically engineered to destroy cocaine could prevent addiction

Sign up to our weekly newsletter