Mysterious bacteria on Easter Island

Scientists have discovered a mysterious bacterium on Easter Island (Chile), able to improve the memory of the elderly, even treat Alzheimer's disease.

A group of scientists from the University of Texas (USA) has discovered a bacterium called rapamycin in the soil next to the statues of Easter Island (Chile). This bacterium acts as a natural medicine to improve the memory of the elderly and treat Alzheimer's disease.

Bacteria are found in soil near statues
on Easter Island can cure Alzheimer's

The result comes after scientists tested rapamycin developed from this bacterium in mice. Mice supplemented with rapamycin during daily meals were able to learn faster when they were small and remember better when they were older than mice that were not supplemented with the bacteria.

Dr. Veronica Galvan, head of the study, said on the Daily Mail: 'We found that mice when they had a diet included rapamycin with better learning and memorizing ability. Their brain function decline is also slower when they get older. "

Scientists also found that neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, substances that have a positive effect on memory - are higher in rapamycin-supplemented mice.

Research by University of Texas scientists may open up the hope of developing a new drug that can treat dementia in the elderly, and may even be used to treat the disease. Alzheimer's is very popular in the world.