Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Candy Tsang"
- Candy Tsang's research primarily focuses on the effects of hormonal changes and pharmacological interventions on cognitive functions, particularly in relation to estrogen and its derivatives in various rodent models of menopause.
- Her findings reveal that specific hormonal treatments, such as the administration of the GABAA antagonist bicuculline and the selective PKC-β inhibitor Enzastaurin, can significantly impair memory and learning in middle-aged and surgically menopausal rats.
- Additionally, Tsang explores the neurobiological mechanisms underlying cognitive impairments associated with conditions like hypothalamic hamartomas and hormonal fluctuations, contributing to a deeper understanding of their impact on memory and seizure activity.