BDNF
BDNF helps the brain sprout new dendrite branches, producing the same structural growth required for learning. BDNF also binds to receptors at the synapse, unleashing the flow of ions to increase the voltage and immediately improve the signal strength. Inside the cell, BDNF activates genes that call for the production of more BDNF as well as serotonin and proteins that build up the synapses. Overall, it improves the function of neurons, encourages their growth, and strengthens and protects them against the natural process of cell death.
References
- Haley, J., John. Hagerman, Eric. (2008). Spark Chapter 2. Learning (p. 45). New York, NY: Little Brown Spark.
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