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New Research Debunks Myth That Brain Cells Stop Growing After Childhood
For a long time, scientists have been under the misconception that brain cells stop growing after childhood. However, recent research has proven this notion to be false. A study led by researchers in Sweden found that adult brains still carry stem cells that can grow, divide, and eventually become new mature neurons.
The research, published in Science, aimed to investigate whether or not the human brain continues to form new neural cells. The team analyzed brain tissue samples from people between the ages of 0 and 78 using advanced methods. By examining individual cell nuclei, the researchers were able to identify the characteristics of brain cells on an individual level and track the genes being expressed by each nucleus.
The study found that the adult precursor cells exhibit different patterns of gene activity when compared to those found in animals such as pigs, mice, and other mammals known to have adult neurogenesis. This difference could be important for developing new therapies aimed at improving cognitive function or treating neurological disorders.
It is essential to understand how our brains change over time.
Source: gizmodo.com
