Cognitive Labs

My colleague Wes has quite often discussed the benefits of statins for fighting Alzheimer's, particularly since the benefits it seems to offer for the cardiovascularly challenged seem transferable to the case of early-stage amyloid formation in the brain.

At the cellular level, what actually appears to happen is that protein structures proliferate. Rather than being broken down by natural processes, these proteins accumulate like layers of saline sediment in a formerly verdant valley, gradually dampening cognitive activity.

Statins appear to act by enhancing blood flow and viscosity which may prevent the early stages of the the protein 'tangle' accumulation. The Archives of Neurology reports on statins in a pilot study that was just published.

We just started posting for free memory tests on Craigs List, that great directory of all things which now will even be beamed into deep space.

So even our simple message of free memory testing will be sent out to the environs of Pluto and beyond. Here's the link....

This is all true thanks to Jim Buckmaster at Craigslist.

Q: Is this a hoax.
A: No.

Q: Do you really think there is a chance that Extraterrestrials will receive and understand this transmission?
A: DSCN has assured us that there is a nonzero chance of this happening. Pretty exciting!

Q: Will you be charging users for this opportunity?
A: Of course not.

Q: How will the postings be selected for transmission?
A: A checkbox on the posting form will be available starting immediately