Posted by linkadge on July 26, 2013, at 10:28:08
In reply to Re: Is neurogenesis a myth? » SLS, posted by SLS on July 26, 2013, at 2:44:24
Feeding mice blueberries (in one study) resulted in enhanced neurogenesis in the hippocampus. Now, perhaps the neurogenesis was misinterpreted. However, the mice fed the blueberries still navigated mazes significantly better than the mice not fed the blueberries. Similar studies occur with mice fed epicatechin. So, there would need to be another mechanism for the enhanced learning.
Also, the exercise induced enhancement of cognitive function was presumed to be mediated in part by neurogenesis in the hippocampus.
Hmmm. I'd wonder how other researchers would respond.
As a side note, I have a friend with M.S. who overseas for stem cell therapy. The improvement was night and day (he can speak and walk v.s. not so before). So again, I wonder what the mechanisms of this would be? I.e. if injected stem cells can lead to new brain cells.
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