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This image shows a stained pyramidal cell.

·February 19, 2016·5 min read

Ripples of Memory

Researchers have developed a technique to look inside brain cells as they undergo the intense bursts of neural activity known as "ripples" that are thought to underlie memory formation.

Image shows domapine neurons in the hippocampus.

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·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Learning to Avoid Unpleasant Experiences With the Help of Dopamine

A new study reports on dopamine's important role in learning how to avoid unpleasant experiences.

Image shows astrocytes in the hippocampus.

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·March 7, 2016·5 min read

Study Reveals Loss of Astrocytes in Hippocampal Areas of Some People With Depression

Researchers discover some people with major depressive disorder are lacking astrocytes in some hippocampal areas.

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·March 15, 2016·3 min read

When Memories Age Molecular Imaging Shows How We Remember

Retrieval of both old and recent memories are supported by distinct brain networks, a new study reports.

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·May 13, 2016·4 min read

New Learning Rule For Pattern Completion

Researchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.

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·September 12, 2016·4 min read

Synaptic Connectivity Motifs Contribute to Efficient Memory Retrieval in Hippocampus

Researchers combine functional connectivity analysis and network modeling to investigate synaptic mechanisms of pattern completion in hippocampal CA3 network.

Image shows brain cells from a mouse cortex.

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·October 10, 2016·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Could be Treated With Gene Therapy: Mouse Study

Researchers report they have successfully prevented the development of Alzheimer's in mice by using gene therapy delivered by a virus to the brain.

Image shows a 3d model of mossy fibers in the hippocampus.

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·November 12, 2016·4 min read

Full Detonation in the Hippocampus

Researchers report altering synaptic plasticity leads to a computational switch in a hippocampal synapse which turns the presynaptic neuron turns into “detonator” mode, causing it to fire more readily.