I’m not gonna lie, the Idea of spinning up new brain cells is quite compelling. Being able to add cognition on-demand to support whatever endeavor we’re currently chasing, while keeping neurons refreshed, renewed and healthy for the long run…
I mean Come-On…. Seems like a biological NO BRAINER, Right?
Well, as nice as it sounds the research to-date suggests it doesn’t go down exactly like that. However, we’re heading in the right direction. Let me explain….
It was long thought the creation on new neurons in adulthood was IMPOSSIBLE, and over the last 70 years that has shifted to IMPROBABLE and “Well ,it Depends”. Now being believed that new neurons CAN, in fact, be synthesized from stem cells, however it’s NOT an everyday occurrence.
Which begs the question, how do we have the ability to learn new things and pick-up new skills ALL throughout life if we’re not adding to our pool 80-Billion Neurons?
The simple answer being, Through RE-WIRING! Something that WE actually have the ability and knowledge to influence! Let’s EXPLORE!
