Three Ways Studying Organic Chemistry Changes the Brain
Summary: Using three different types of brain imaging, the researchers found evidence of the three types of changes in the brain, all occurring in exactly the s... Read More...
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Lessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis Debate
A new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.... Read More...
Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study
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...
Even Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory Function
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...
An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain
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...
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study
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...
Can Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?
A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.... Read More...
Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories
Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.... Read More...
Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress Identified
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...
Maps Made of Nerve Cells
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...
Memory Molecule Limits Plasticity by Calibrating Calcium
Researchers have identified a novel role the RGS14 protein plays in limiting synaptic plasticity.... Read More...
Putting Distinct Memories of Similar Events in Their Place
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...