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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

A New Mechanism For Controlling Memory

Study reveals receptor movement is essential for synaptic plasticity as a response to neural activity. Halting receptor movement may block specific memory acquisition, researchers report, thus confirming the role of synaptic plasticity in learning and memory.

Image shows the 3D structure of the glutamate receptor.

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·July 24, 2017·4 min read

First Image of Major Brain Receptor in Action Captured

Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have been able to capture how glutamate opens glutamate receptor ion channels. The Nature study provides significant insight into how receptors can mediate brain function.

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·April 25, 2017·7 min read

Low Levels of Memory Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report low levels of NPTX2 in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease may alter neural activity in a way that it could lead to memory loss associated with the disease.

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·March 10, 2017·7 min read

Alcoholism May Be Caused by Dynamical Dopamine Imbalance

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism for the development of alcoholism.

Fear conditioning data on image of synapse is shown.

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·February 22, 2017·3 min read

Precise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in Mice

Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.

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·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Gene That Enables Memories and Sense of Direction Produces Schizophrenia Like Symptoms When Mutated

A new study reports mice that express a reduced amount of the TMEM108 protein were more likely to express schizophrenia like symptoms, including memory and navigational problems.