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·March 23, 2022·3 min read

Mechanism for Long-Term Memory Storage Identified

A novel protein folding mechanism in the endoplasmic reticulum is essential for long-term memory storage. This mechanism is impaired in tau-models of Alzheimer's disease, but restoring the protein folding mechanism reverses memory impairment associated with dementia.

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·December 28, 2021·3 min read

How the Hippocampus Orchestrates Memory Consolidation

Study reveals how the CA2 region of the hippocampus plays a key role in long-term memory consolidation.

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·December 15, 2021·4 min read

Long-Term and Short-Term Memory Vie for Brain Space

Long-term memory consolidation and short-term memory processes that occur during sleep do so at a cost to one another.

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·July 24, 2021·6 min read

What Types of Memories Are Forgotten in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Reduction of semantic memory could be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease 12 years before onset. Researchers examine different types of memory loss associated with dementia.

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·July 13, 2021·4 min read

Long-Term Memory Setup Requires a Reliable Delivery Crew

Research shows the role the molecular hauler KIF5C plays in long-term memory and synaptic plasticity.

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·May 30, 2021·3 min read

Intermittent Fasting Improves Long Term Memory

Mouse study reveals intermittent fasting improves long-term memory retention and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis. The findings could help to slow cognitive decline in older adults.

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·December 9, 2020·8 min read

How Neurons Form Long-Term Memories

Mouse study reveals how neurons reorganize following experiencing novel stimuli. The study reports a possible mechanism for memory consolidation and recall, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings for long-term memory.

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·December 3, 2020·4 min read

Molecular Mechanism of Long-Term Memory Discovered

Study implicates the mps-2 gene in the formation of long-term memory.

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·March 14, 2020·4 min read

Can traumatic memories be erased?

Environmental light has been shown to affect traumatic long-term memory retention in Drosophila.

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·January 14, 2020·3 min read

Memory boost with just one look

Targeted transcranial electrical stimulation during short-wave sleep can boost episodic memory by almost 20%.

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·January 13, 2020·2 min read

Long-term memory performance depends upon gating system

Fruit fly study reveals suppression of a genetic switch boosts long-term memory.

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·October 10, 2019·4 min read

Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

A single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.

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