World of Biology on Instagram: "Neurons form connections 🧠 They do this by extending an axon toward another neuron’s dendrites or cell body. At the synapse, the first neuron releases neurotransmitters — tiny chemical messengers that cross a small gap and bind to the next neuron. This triggers the second neuron to either fire a signal or stay silent. This simple yet powerful exchange is how your brain communicates. And with learning, practice, and experience, these connections strengthen or chan

Austin Perlmutter, MD on Instagram: "Research shows that adult humans can grow new brain cells in the memory center up until at least our 70s. So what can we do to optimize this process? Pre-clinical data suggests that certain nutrients and foods may be most optimal for supporting the growth of and connections between neurons. While again, this is data that is coming from animal models it is important to be aware that our diet could influence these pathways. #Neurogenesis #Neuroscience."