Scientists show that the brain can rejuvenate with adequate stimulation
According to a study by the Center for Research in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (CINN) of Asturias (northern Spain), molecular rejuvenation of the brain can be achieved through appropriate stimuli
A group of researchers carried out a study at the Center for Research in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (CINN) in Asturias, northern Spain, and discovered that molecular rejuvenation of the brain is possible if cognitive and physical stimulation is applied.
In this study, published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists speak of a “molecular atlas” that “describes the molecular changes that occur in the hippocampus during aging and during its cognitive and physical stimulation.”
In conjunction with the University of Oviedo, the institute carried out the observation of mice that were kept in contact for months with a wide variety of objects, such as toys, ramps or tunnels. The objective was to provoke continuous stimulation of their cognitive, physical and social activity.
Extrapolating to humans, they predict a strong stimulation when making a change in their lifestyle.
Mario Fernández Fraga, coordinator of the CINN Cancer Epigenetics and Nanomedicine Laboratory and co-leader of the study, said: “The results of this work reveal how changes in our lifestyle can have a molecular and epigenetic impact on the body and be used in healthy aging interventions.”
This is a study with revealing results in the study of the brain, aging, cognitive and physical stimulation, as well as human quality of life.
M.Pino
Source: DW
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