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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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Potential Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Loss of Brain Plasticity

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers report vitamin D levels affect perineuronal nets in the hippocampus. The study found vitamin D deficiency resulted in a significant decline in memory and learning in mouse models. ... Read More...

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Can Being Born Blind Protect People From Schizophrenia?

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

A new study provides compelling evidence that congenital blindness and early cortical blindness may decrease the risk of developing schizophrenia. Researchers believe the protective effect may be related to compensatory cortical reorganization.... Read More...

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To See What’s Right in Front of You, Your Brain May Need Some Rewiring

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2018

Researchers provide new evidence of brain plasticity. A new study reveals visual cortex neurons sprout new axons and shed some old ones as animals improve at perceptual learning tasks.... Read More...

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Neurons Reliably Respond to Straight Lines

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2018

Researchers report single neurons in the primary visual cortex can reliably detect straight lines, even though the makeup of the cell is constantly changing. ... Read More...

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Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.... Read More...

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Two Seemingly Opposing Forces in the Brain Cooperate to Enhance Memory Formation

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Researchers say homeostatic synaptic plasticity facilitates Hebbian plasticity, influencing memory formation and learning.... Read More...

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New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2018

Researchers present a new theory which states, following amputation, the neural circuitry connected to the missing limb becomes entangled with other neural networks, specifically ones responsible for pain perception.... Read More...

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Long Term Study of a Boy’s Lobectomy Offers Rare Glimpse of Plasticity in Action

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2018

Researchers report, following a lobectomy, the left hemisphere of the brain compensated for visual tasks in a young boy. The findings, researchers say, provide a detailed characterization of plasticity in the developing brain. ... Read More...

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Fundamental Rule of Brain Plasticity Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Based on the actions of Arc, when one synapse strengthens, the neighboring synapses weaken, a new study reveals. ... Read More...

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How Intensive Instruction Changes Brain Circuitry in Struggling Readers

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

Eight weeks of specialized tutoring helps strengthen white matter connections in those with dyslexia, helping to improve reading performance, researchers say.... Read More...

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Ketamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.... Read More...

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Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Potential Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Loss of Brain Plasticity

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To See What’s Right in Front of You, Your Brain May Need Some Rewiring

Neurons Reliably Respond to Straight Lines

Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

Two Seemingly Opposing Forces in the Brain Cooperate to Enhance Memory Formation

New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

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