"DNA Damage and Memory Formation: New Study Reveals Key Process"

A study conducted on adult mice by scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York has found that DNA damage and subsequent repair in the brain play a crucial role in cementing long-term memories. The study reveals that strong electric pulses cause DNA breaks in neurons, triggering an immune response and inflammation, which ultimately aids in repairing the damage and forming long-term memories. This association between DNA damage and memory has implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, suggesting that malfunction in the DNA repair process may contribute to the progression of such conditions.