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Regeneration

Perhaps that Regeneration_(biology) needs to be mentioned here; significant progress is being made that can be used for human therapy aswell (ie http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4888080.stm , Axolotl 81.242.234.114 (talk) 11:09, 25 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I am skeptical since regeneration is not a technique/technology. We should mention a technique/technology which enables regeneration. --Loremaster (talk) 19:36, 25 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bionanotechnology? It is a bit of a frontier science and does not yet have the advancement to my knowledge to do regeneration yet but I wonder if there are any relevant speculative articles of an academic nature which cover this topic.AspiringScholar69 (talk) 02:04, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Benefits of Human Enhancement

The future of human enhancements will play an important role in the future of human health and quality of life. In the fields of pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, nanotechnology and other enhancement devices scientists are discovering new ways to eradicate disease. From the pharmaceutical industry working on a new class of drugs that are mechanism-based and memory enhancing and drugs coated with nanoparticles to looking at devices that replace damaged body parts with artificial body parts using 3d printing. These are just a few of the many research projects that are happening now. Human enhancement will benefit many and create a healthier human population that will lead us into this new era of human research and development.

April 29, 2014 Christy F

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(DUJS) Steward, John “Human Enhancement” Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science, November 19, 2013: 01 April, 2014 <http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/fall-2013/human-enhancement> (THEGAR) Cully, Meagan. “What on earth is this thing and how exactly can it help me?” The guardian.com March 31, 2014: 01, April, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/what-is-nano/what-is-nano-and-how-can-it-help-me — Preceding unsigned comment added by ChristyF (talk • contribs) 03:21, 30 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Social 'Enhancements'

Are socially-constructed 'institutions' - such as clothing, language, education, money, buildings, cities, nationhood - properly considered either (a) enhancements or (b) precursors to enhancement? Many of the same dimensions apply to them (advancing differences between persons in a population, or potentially reducing the impact of human differences and the ability or inability of any set of persons / individuals to be, become, or remain viable as living beings? MaynardClark (talk) 01:37, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Let it Be

Evolution occurs in many ways, whether naturally (without human intervention) or by science. The article is informative but I feel there is an underlying fear that this technology will damage society. If we look back in history, we have always had reservations about new technology; electricity caused worry, the automobile...these items have provided much progress, but also negative effects if studied closely. It is good to use caution with new technology, but we cannot hinder its growth. The links cited lead easily to more discussion and are well researched. Both benefits and concerns of Human Enhancement are represented. The authors highly educated and some are scientists themselves, and use technical language, so it is not easy to discern their individual stances on the subject, whether for or against. For the above average reader, there is a good collection of information to form a point of view on the subject.LustyMar (talk) 15:12, 18 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Nootropics

I would like to add a brief heading outlining the subject of nootropic enhancers and mentioning a few of them in the heading with some in text links. I would like to get opinions as to where the content might fit best in the article. Thank you.AspiringScholar69 (talk) 02:01, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

There are many substances that are purported to have promise in augmenting human cognition by various means. These substances are called nootropics and can potentially benefit individuals with cognitive decline and many different disorders, but may also be capable of yielding results in cognitively healthy persons. Some examples of these include Huperzine A, Phosphatidylserine, Bacopa monnieri^[1], Gotu Kola^[2], Acetyl-l-Carnitine^[3], Uridine monophosphate, L-theanine^[4]^[5]^[6], Rhodiola rosea, and Pycnogenol which are all forms of dietary supplement. There are also nootropic drugs such as Noopept (Omberacetam)^[7]^[8]^[9], Semax, and N-Acetyl Semax^[10]. There are also nootropics related to naturally occurring substances but that are either modified in a lab or are analogs such as Vinpocetine and Sulbutiamine. Additionally, some substances can be inhaled for a potential nootropic benefit such as Rosemary essential oil^[11] which shows potential for aiding memory and affecting mood^[12].AspiringScholar69 (talk) 02:37, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I am still working on the sources for this. Please bear with me.AspiringScholar69 (talk) 02:40, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ Aguiar, Sebastian; Borowski, Thomas. "Neuropharmacological Review of the Nootropic Herb Bacopa monnieri". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Rejuvenation Research. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Gohil, Kashmira J.; Patel, Jagruti A.; Gajjar, Anuradha K. "Pharmacological Review on Centella asiatica: A Potential Herbal Cure-all". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Smeland, Olav B.; Meisingset, Tore W.; Borges, Karin; Sonnewald, Ursula. "Chronic acetyl-l-carnitine alters brain energy metabolism and increases noradrenaline and serotonin content in healthy mice". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Neurochemistry International. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Owen, Gail N.; Parnell, Holly; De Bruin, Eveline A.; Rycroft, Jane A. "The combined effects of L-theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance and mood". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Nutritional Neuroscience. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Giesbrecht, T.; Rycroft, J.A.; Rowson, M.J.; De Bruin, E.A. "The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Nutritional Neuroscience. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Nobre, Anna C.; Rao, Anling; Owen, Gail N. "L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Bobkova, NV; Gruden, MA; Samokhin, AN; Medvinskaia, NI; Morozova-Roch, L; Uudasheva, TA; Ostrovskaia, RU; Seredinin, SB. "Noopept improves the spatial memory and stimulates prefibrillar beta-amyloid(25-35) antibody production in mice". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Eksp Klin Farmakol. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Radionova, K. S.; Belnik, A. P.; Ostrovskaya, R. U. "Original nootropic drug Noopept prevents memory deficit in rats with muscarinic and nicotinic receptor blockade". SpringerLink. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Amelin, AV; Iliukhina, AIu; Shmonin, AA. "Noopept in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment in patients with stroke". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Dolotov, O. V.; Seredenina, T. S; Levitskaya, N. G; Kamensky, A. A.; Andreeva, L. A.; Alfeeva, L. Yu.; Nagaev, I. Yu.; Zolotarev, Yu. A.; Grivennikov, I. A.; Engele, Yu.; Myasoedov, N. F. "The Heptapeptide SEMAX stimulates BDNF Expression in Different Areas of the Rat Brain in vivo". SpringerLink. Doklady Biological Sciences. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Moss, Mark; Cook, J.; Wesnes, K.; Duckett, P. "Aromas of rosemary and lavender essential oils differentially affect cognition and mood in healthy adults". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. International Journal of Neuroscience. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Moss, Mark; Oliver, Lorraine. "Plasma 1,8-cineole correlates with cognitive performance following exposure to rosemary essential oil aroma". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

Ethics Edit

I have found in several articles that to understand Human enhancement advantages/disadvantages, it is important to understand and possibly alter societal views on eugenics, therapy, etc. I saw this from papers like "Moderate Eugenics and Human Enhancement" by Michael J Selgelid and "Human development or Human enhancement? A methodological reflection on capabilities and the evaluation of information technologies" by Mark Coeckelberg. I want to add a section on the Ethics heading about this topic. Is this a good idea? LALgirl 21:27, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

[1] Aguiar, Sebastian; Borowski, Thomas. "Neuropharmacological Review of the Nootropic Herb Bacopa monnieri". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Rejuvenation Research. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[2] Gohil, Kashmira J.; Patel, Jagruti A.; Gajjar, Anuradha K. "Pharmacological Review on Centella asiatica: A Potential Herbal Cure-all". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[3] Smeland, Olav B.; Meisingset, Tore W.; Borges, Karin; Sonnewald, Ursula. "Chronic acetyl-l-carnitine alters brain energy metabolism and increases noradrenaline and serotonin content in healthy mice". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Neurochemistry International. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[4] Owen, Gail N.; Parnell, Holly; De Bruin, Eveline A.; Rycroft, Jane A. "The combined effects of L-theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance and mood". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Nutritional Neuroscience. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[5] Giesbrecht, T.; Rycroft, J.A.; Rowson, M.J.; De Bruin, E.A. "The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Nutritional Neuroscience. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[6] Nobre, Anna C.; Rao, Anling; Owen, Gail N. "L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[7] Bobkova, NV; Gruden, MA; Samokhin, AN; Medvinskaia, NI; Morozova-Roch, L; Uudasheva, TA; Ostrovskaia, RU; Seredinin, SB. "Noopept improves the spatial memory and stimulates prefibrillar beta-amyloid(25-35) antibody production in mice". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Eksp Klin Farmakol. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[8] Radionova, K. S.; Belnik, A. P.; Ostrovskaya, R. U. "Original nootropic drug Noopept prevents memory deficit in rats with muscarinic and nicotinic receptor blockade". SpringerLink. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[9] Amelin, AV; Iliukhina, AIu; Shmonin, AA. "Noopept in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment in patients with stroke". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[10] Dolotov, O. V.; Seredenina, T. S; Levitskaya, N. G; Kamensky, A. A.; Andreeva, L. A.; Alfeeva, L. Yu.; Nagaev, I. Yu.; Zolotarev, Yu. A.; Grivennikov, I. A.; Engele, Yu.; Myasoedov, N. F. "The Heptapeptide SEMAX stimulates BDNF Expression in Different Areas of the Rat Brain in vivo". SpringerLink. Doklady Biological Sciences. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[11] Moss, Mark; Cook, J.; Wesnes, K.; Duckett, P. "Aromas of rosemary and lavender essential oils differentially affect cognition and mood in healthy adults". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. International Journal of Neuroscience. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

[12] Moss, Mark; Oliver, Lorraine. "Plasma 1,8-cineole correlates with cognitive performance following exposure to rosemary essential oil aroma". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search database. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

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