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Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2018

Researchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.... Read More...

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Even Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory Function

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2018

A new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.... Read More...

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An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2018

Researchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2018

A new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.... Read More...

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Can Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.... Read More...

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Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.... Read More...

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Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers have identified the role Klf9 plays in the brain's response to stress. The study reports elevated levels of the protein were discovered in the hippocampus of women with MDD who faced stressful events.... Read More...

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Maps Made of Nerve Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

Researchers have created a new model that may help explain how the brain stores memories of tangible events. The new model explains how neural activity in the hippocampus can help map space, time and context in episodic memories.... Read More...

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Memory Molecule Limits Plasticity by Calibrating Calcium

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

Researchers have identified a novel role the RGS14 protein plays in limiting synaptic plasticity.... Read More...

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Putting Distinct Memories of Similar Events in Their Place

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2018

A new study reports, contrary to popular belief, place cells in the dentate gyrus do not remap. Instead, memory discrimination is controlled by increased co-firing of place cells and the neurons that organize which place cells discharge.... Read More...

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Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2018

Using stem cells to generate a partial model of the brain, researchers discover how communication between neurons is altered in those with Schizophrenia. ... Read More...

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Hippocampus May Hold Clues For Anxiety and Depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

Researchers reveal specific parts of the hippocampus may play a key role in emotional regulation.... Read More...

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Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study

Even Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory Function

An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Can Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress Identified

Maps Made of Nerve Cells

Memory Molecule Limits Plasticity by Calibrating Calcium

Putting Distinct Memories of Similar Events in Their Place

Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease

Hippocampus May Hold Clues For Anxiety and Depression