Surprising Findings on Brain Decline Unveiled by New Research

Recent research from UMC Utrecht and the Mayo Clinic reveals that our brain declines later than previously thought, occurring between ages 30 and 40 instead of after 25. By studying electrode grids placed on epilepsy patients’ brains, researchers discovered that brain connections become faster with age, doubling in speed, and providing new insight into brain function and development. The study's findings provide important information about our central nervous system and can be used to make more realistic computer models of our brains. All data has become publicly accessible, allowing researchers from all over the world to use the data.