UCLA Researchers Discover Rhythmic Secrets of the Brain link
By Randolph Jonsson
October 9, 2011
We learn when stimuli are repeated frequently enough that our synapses respond and become stronger. It's been discovered that this change in synaptic strength has an optimal "rhythm" or frequency.
The more distant the synapse is from the neuron's body, the higher the frequency is required for optimal strengthening.
Synapses also strengthen best when frequencies are exactly timed in perfect rhythm. Take away the beat and even with the ideal frequency synaptic strengethening is appreciably compromised.
They also discovered that a synapses optimal frequency changes once it learns.
"Our findings suggest that we can use these tools to deliver the optimal brain rhythm to targeted connections to enhance learning" said Mayank Mehta. Their work will be most beneficial to those with learning disabilities.
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