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Kyushu, Japan

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Researchers from Kyushu University and the University of Toronto have discovered a compelling connection between neurogenesis and memory disruption, particularly in how the brain processes trauma and addiction.

By stimulating the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus, through exercise or genetic techniques, they found they could weaken or even erase fear-related and drug-associated memories in mice.

In one study, mice that received electric shocks developed PTSD-like symptoms. However, those with access to exercise showed significantly reduced anxiety and fear, attributed to enhanced neurogenesis. A similar outcome was observed in addiction models: mice conditioned to associate a location with cocaine lost that preference after their brains were prompted to grow new neurons.

While genetic interventions offered some improvement, physical activity proved more effective, suggesting that movement itself could play a vital role in healing from trauma and addiction.

Researchers from Kyushu University and the University of Toronto have discovered a compelling connection between neurogenesis and memory disruption, particularly in how the brain processes trauma and addiction.

By stimulating the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus, through exercise or genetic techniques, they found they could weaken or even erase fear-related and drug-associated memories in mice.

In one study, mice that received electric shocks developed PTSD-like symptoms. However, those with access to exercise showed significantly reduced anxiety and fear, attributed to enhanced neurogenesis. A similar outcome was observed in addiction models: mice conditioned to associate a location with cocaine lost that preference after their brains were prompted to grow new neurons.

While genetic interventions offered some improvement, physical activity proved more effective, suggesting that movement itself could play a vital role in healing from trauma and addiction.