Programming Quote by David Perlmutter

“brain-derived neurotrophic factor,” or BDNF. BDNF plays a key role in creating new neurons. But beyond its role in neurogenesis, BDNF protects existing neurons,…

— David Perlmutter

“DHA, is its role in regulating gene expression for the production of BDNF. Put simply, DHA helps orchestrate the production, connectivity, and viability of…

— David Perlmutter

There are many ways in which genes influence the brain.

— Sebastian Seung

“What happens to the brain during exercise? At the start of physical activity, the brain recognizes this period as a moment of stress. And…

— Osnat Duman

“The gene that turns on BDNF is activated by a variety of lifestyle habits, including physical exercise, caloric restriction, following a ketogenic diet, and…

— David Perlmutter

Neurogenesis continues throughout life and we have the capacity to establish new neural pathways and strengthen existing ones.

— Philippa Perry

“when animals are on a reduced-calorie diet (typically reduced by around 30 percent), their brain production of BDNF shoots up and they show dramatic…

— David Perlmutter

Genetics is crude, but neuroscience goes directly to work on the brain, and the mind follows.

— Leon Kass

In any complex organism, brain formation and function must be controlled in part by genes.

— Jeffrey C. Hall

“of now, the main difference has been found in the HAR1 (human accelerated region 1), a segment of a recently discovered RNA gene. The…

— D.F. Swaab

“The brain is heavily influenced by genes. But from birth through young adulthood, the part of the human brain that most defines us (frontal…

— Robert M. Sapolsky

“All of that was eventually shown—there’s considerable adult neuro-genesis in the hippocampus (where roughly 3 percent of neurons are replaced each month) and lesser…

— Robert M. Sapolsky