Frequency-Dependent Modulation of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Memory, and BDNF Signaling by Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Kareen Kanaan, Heba M. Badawe, Wassim G. Abou-Kheir, Massoud L. Khraiche
This study shows that low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) at 0.5 MHz enhances adult hippocampal neurogenesis and memory in rats, while higher frequencies have weaker effects.
bioRxiv · May 13, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering