Brain Research

Study findings from National University of Singapore, Department of Anatomy broaden understanding of brain research

Published in Health and Medicine Week, November 6th, 2006

Data detailed in "Alterations in spatial learning and memory after forced exercise" have been presented. "Exercise has been shown to influence learning and memory. Most studies were performed with a voluntary running paradigm (e.g. running wheel) in mice," scientists in Singapore, Singapore report.

"However, such effects of exercise on learning and memory are less well demonstrated using a forced running paradigm (e.g. treadmill). The present study was designed to examine the effects of 12 weeks of forced treadmill running on learning and memory performance in rats. We have previously shown that forced running resulted in qualitative and quantitative changes in the...

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Source: Health and Medicine Week (2006-11-06)

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