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NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol had a decrease of both Arc eRNA expression and Arc gene expression in the amygdala during adulthood. Additionally, the alcohol-exposed rats displayed increased anxiety behaviors as they aged.... Read More...

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Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.... Read More...

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Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers report fear extinction memories form as a result of an adenosine modification, which help to increase the activity of specific genes. ... Read More...

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The Neurobiology of Social Aggression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report a signalling mechanism in the brain shapes social behavior. The findings may have implications for better understanding social hierarchies, aggression and bullying.... Read More...

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Exercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

Researchers report exercise can promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies ways to mimic the beneficial effects of experience through pharmacological and gene therapy. ... Read More...

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Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers report the gamma-CaMPII protein plays a critical role in learning and memory. The shuttle protein may be dysfunctional in those with Schizophrenia and autism, hindering learning abilities, researchers report.... Read More...

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How Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a Time

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2018

A new study reports increased levels of STEP in the hippocampus is linked to mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.... Read More...

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Dim Light May Make Us Dumber

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

A new study reveals exposure to dim light might impact memory and learning. Researchers report rodents exposed to dim lighting lost 30 percent of hippocampal capacity and performed poorly on spatial tasks they had previously experienced. ... Read More...

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New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

EGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.... Read More...

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Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2017

Binghampton University researchers report women with a history of suicide attempts express lower levels of BDNF, a protein critical for the creation and function of neurons, in their bloodstream. Researchers believe the level of BDNF found in the circulatory system may be a biomarker for suicidal behavior.... Read More...

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Lithium Chloride Blunts Brain Damages Linked to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2017

A new study from researchers at NYU Langone reveals a single dose a lithium chloride, a drug used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, may help to reduce sleep, memory and learning problems associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.... Read More...

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NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

Exercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

How Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a Time

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Dim Light May Make Us Dumber

New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

Lithium Chloride Blunts Brain Damages Linked to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome