Nailed — The link between classical music and memory

By: Editorial Team | | Published: March 15, 2015 6:41 pm

Want to boost your memory and improve your learning skills? Listen classical music. Yes, according to Finnish researchers, listening to classical music not only soothes your mind and body but also enhances your learning and memory power. A statement released from The University of Helsinki said that listening to classical music enhanced the activity of genes involved in dopamine secretion, synaptic neurotransmission, learning and memory and down-regulated the genes mediating neuro-degeneration. (Read: Music works wonders in treating neurological disorders)

Listening to music enhanced the activity of genes involved in dopamine secretion and transport, synaptic function, learning and memory. In contrast to the neuroprotective effect of classical music, listening to music down-regulated genes that were associated with neurodegeneration, thereby signifying the neuroprotective role of the music. Read more about How hip-hop music can help combat mental health issues like depression

The effect was only detectable in musically experienced participants, suggesting the importance of familiarity and experience in mediating music-induced effects, the researchers said.

How was the study conducted?

The team investigated how listening to classical music affected the gene expression profiles of both musically experienced and inexperienced participants. All the participants listened to W.A. Mozart’s violin concert that lasts 20 minutes. The findings may give further insights about the molecular mechanisms underlying music therapy. Also read about how to keep your brain fit with these 10 interesting and simple ways.

Source: IANS

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Published : March 15, 2015 6:41 pm

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