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·March 28, 2019·3 min read

Single Population of Stem Cells Contributes to Lifelong Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

The findings support a continuous model of neurogenesis throughout development and adulthood.

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·March 8, 2019·4 min read

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...

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·January 25, 2019·3 min read

Lessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis Debate

A new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.

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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·September 25, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·August 11, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·July 30, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·July 26, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 16, 2018·3 min read

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

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

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·June 12, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 7, 2018·5 min read

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.