Vitamin B3 Reverses Alzheimer's In Mice

NPR: Science Friday

Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Hear it each week on NPR stations nationwide -- or online here!

Vitamin B3 Reverses Alzheimer's In Mice
Fri Nov 07 18:02:30 EST 2008

A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience shows that mice treated with large doses of vitamin B3 performed better on memory tests. Kim Green, one of the authors of the study, explains whether this discovery could have any application for treating Alzheimer's in humans. External site

earideas