Your brain's DNA changes over time

This fascinating new study raises whole new realms of possibilities for potential treatments for mental health and brain disorders.

A team of researchers have discovered that brain cells are capable of altering their genetic make-up over time. They found that specific parts of genes, called retrotransposons, cause lots of small changes in the DNA of brain tissue – particularly in areas associated with learning and memory.
Also, for the first time, the researchers have shown that brain cells are genetically different to other cells in the body and are also different from each other. This is contrary to the belief that the genetic make-up of brain cells stays the same throughout life.

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