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October 6, 1966

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Dr. Joshua Lederberg
Department of Genetics
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

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My dear Dr. Lederberg:

Iam vitally and personally interested in the subject of memory
retention in the aged and am eager to read and learn everything
that is available to a layman concerning this subject.

I have just re-read the July, 1966 issue of 'Fortune'' and note

that you believe that ''euphenics' would involve modifying the
functioning of the genes at the developmental stage or later by ad-
ministering enzymes, hormones or other chemical agents, such

as brain-enhancing drugs, to make up deficiencies or to get entirely
new effects."

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Is anything of this kind now being performed humans and if so have
there been any favorable results without any ful si effects?
Any information you can send me concerning experiments, treatment

or medication will be deeply appreciated and I shall be happy to
defray any expense involved.

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