Although observed in other species, researchers report hippocampal neurogenesis does not persist through adult life in humans. Researchers say human hippocampal neurogenesis is not detectable in the adult brain.
Researchers identify a neural circuit that connects the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex, which is responsible for encoding episodic memory.
Researchers report adult neurogenesis not only helps increase the number of cells in a neural network, it also promotes plasticity in the existing network. Additionally, they have identified the role the Bax gene plays in synaptic pruning.
Chemically activating neurons and placing mice in stimulating environments reverses alterations and restores some neural connectivity in frontotemporal dementia. If translated into humans, the findings could help develop new treatments for fighting the effects of dementia in the elderly.
Researchers discover a key receptor which is responsible for activating opposing forms of plasticity in the hippocampus.
A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.
A new PNAS paper reports cannabidiol can help reduce epileptic seizures and improve social behaviors in children with Dravet syndrome.
A new study reports researchers have been able to alter the emotional association of specific memories by manipulating neural circuits in mouse brains.
Scientists find the chemical P7C3 grows new neuronal growth within the dentate gyrus and improves learning and memory.
According to researchers, cocoa flavanols could have a neuroprotective effect. In a recent study, researchers found enhancements in working memory and improved visual information processing in participants who had taken cocoa flavanols. Additionally, women who ate cocoa products reported less cognitive impairments following sleep deprivation.
From the Petri dish into a living organism, for the first time U-M scientists observe key aspects of how the...
Researchers identify a specific mechanism that can provide resistance to epilepsy but also damages a specific type of memory.
