The present invention provides methods of improving a cognitive function
or a neurological function, treating or ameliorating a decline in a
cognitive function or a neurological function, increasing cytidine
levels, or treating a neurological disorder in a subject, comprising
administering a uridine, a uridine precursor, or a derivative or
metabolite thereof to the subject. The invention also provides methods of
improving neural function, comprising contacting the neuron with a
uridine, a uridine precursor, or a derivative or metabolite thereof.