A working model for exercise and cognitive improvements (IMAGE)

Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University

A working model for exercise and cognitive improvements

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The mTOR pathway is activated by exercise training program, and enhances spinogenesis, neuronal activity and axonal myelination. This illustration summarizes major findings of a paper published on July 3, 2019, issue of Science Advances, published by AAAS. The paper by K. Chen and his colleagues in Jinan University was titled "Exercise training improves motor skill learning via selective activation of mTOR".

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Kai Chen, Jinan University

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