Scientists identify protein linking exercise to brain health

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 14:00 in Health & Medicine

A protein that is increased by endurance exercise has been isolated and given to non-exercising mice, in which it turned on genes that promote brain health and encourage the growth of new nerves involved in learning and memory, report scientists.

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