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“The newly grown neurons became functional and integrated with existing neurons. While this is a mouse study, emerging research suggests that both noise and silence have profound effects on the human brain as well.”

“This is a breakthrough because old methods of turning skin cells into neurons used viruses that are known to cause cancer.”

“Certain brain structures, like the hippocampus, are particularly vulnerable, accumulating neurofibrillary tangles, undergoing a reduction in synapses, and losing neurons. The good news is that we can intervene in the process, and one of the most important ways to do this is to keep blood glucose levels in check.”

“The process of growing new neurons is called neurogenesis and it is highly active during brain development but whether it occurs in adults has been unclear. An animal study published last year had shed some doubt on adult neurogenesis claiming it does not occur.”

“Eight weeks after the transplant, the mice that received microbial samples from the old mice demonstrated increased neurogenesis – the process of forming new neurons – in the hippocampus region of their brains.”

“To better understand this infection-like phenomenon, the researchers examined whether the mutant brain cells of the host might import beta-amyloid particles by migrating into the transplanted tissue or making connections with its neurons.”

“FTA: > Researchers have discovered how vitamin E deficiency may cause neurological damage by interrupting a supply line of specific nutrients and robbing the brain of the 'building blocks' it needs to maintain neuronal health. They found that nutrients needed to build and maintain the brain can be cut by more than half, with possible implications for an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease.”

“Intriguingly, proBDNF and BDNF encourage different actions; BDNF promotes the differentiation of new neurons and their constituent parts (axons, dendrites and synapses), and proBDNF the pruning of synapses -- a process that occurs particularly in the early stages of life.”

“Downregulation of the default mode network (DMN), which is overactive in depression. Increased neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, particularly in the hippocampus. Elevated levels of BDNF to support neuron survival and greater telomerase activity.”

“> The new study shows that deleting the BDNF gene also impairs thermogenesis -- the ability of cells to burn fat to produce heat. The study further reveals two distinct types of BDNF neurons -- those that control appetite or satiety and those that control thermogenesis.”