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·November 13, 2021·3 min read

A New Neural-Optic System Can Manipulate Memories

A new neuro-optics technique can manipulate memory consolidation in mouse models by hindering long-term potentiation. Researchers say eliminating local LTP in the hippocampus erased memories. The method could be used to isolate memory formation at the cellular level.

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·June 4, 2018·3 min read

A Sense of Disgust in Bonobos?

Researchers report bonobos express disgust when presented with contaminated food. The study reveals their curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented near feces or a bad smell.

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·September 13, 2019·3 min read

Acute cerebellar inflammation and hyperexcitability induces ‘depression-like’ behavior

Acute inflammation of the anterior cerebellum resulted in depression-like symptoms in rodent models. Suppressing microglia helped reduce hyperexcitability and symptoms of depression.

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·September 30, 2020·3 min read

Breastfeeding Hormones Make Mothers Happier

Breastfeeding mothers with higher levels of oxytocin show more enhanced positive recognition of adult faces. The findings shed light on how oxytocin may support both continued nurturing behaviors and affects general social cognition of other adults.

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·December 6, 2019·4 min read

Dendrites filtering neuron’s excitement

Purkinje cells can modulate and filter incoming signals. The findings shed new light on learning mechanisms within the cerebellum.

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·March 4, 2022·4 min read

Dirt Can Modulate the Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease

Verrucarin A, a secondary metabolite produced by the fungus Myrothecium spp, reduced the amounts of both amyloid-beta 40 and 42 in reprogrammed cortical neurons.