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  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Working memory is linked to gamma oscillations (30-50 Hz).
  • Gamma oscillations may be altered in older adults, potentially contributing to cognitive decline.
  • The relationship between age and gamma oscillations in working memory is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare working memory-evoked gamma oscillations in young adults (19-29 years) and middle-aged adults (30-60 years).
  • To investigate if gamma oscillations peak in middle age, optimizing working memory performance.

Main Methods:

  • Participants completed the verbal N-back task at four working loads (0, 1, 2, 3).
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) was used to record brain activity.
  • Gamma power was analyzed during correct responses.

Main Results:

  • Younger adults (19-29) exhibited reduced gamma oscillations compared to middle-aged adults (30-60).
  • Gamma oscillation power showed a positive correlation with age.
  • No significant differences in N-Back task accuracy were observed between the age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Increased gamma oscillatory activity during working memory tasks may indicate healthy brain aging.
  • Gamma oscillations could serve as a neurophysiological marker for cognitive function in aging.