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Key molecule responsible for learning and memory discovered
Netrin makes stronger connections among brain cells
Published: 5 November 2018
Unlike old dogs, old adults can indeed learn new tricks thanks to a protein molecule called netrin.
Netrin is known to help set up the healthy nervous system in an infant鈥檚 developing brain by directing brain cells to make appropriate connections with other brain cells. New research conducted by scientists at The Neuro has found that netrin in the adult brain can make neural connections stronger, which is crucial not only for learning new tricks but also for maintaining a good memory.
