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·December 27, 2017·3 min read

How Odors Are Turned into Long Term Memories

A new study reveals the piriform cortex is able to archive long term memory, but requires instruction from the orbiotfrontal cortex to indicate the event is to be stored as a long-term memory.

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·November 24, 2017·4 min read

The Chemistry of Memory

LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

A New Mechanism For Controlling Memory

Study reveals receptor movement is essential for synaptic plasticity as a response to neural activity. Halting receptor movement may block specific memory acquisition, researchers report, thus confirming the role of synaptic plasticity in learning and memory.

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·September 7, 2017·2 min read

A New Learning Rule for Memory Formation and Storage Revealed

A new study questions traditional views of how memories are formed and stored in the brain. Additionally, researchers propose a new mechanism for learning.

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·May 17, 2017·5 min read

Precise Mechanisms of a Calcium Dependent Kinase During the Formation of New Memories

Study documents how CaMKII acts during synaptic plasticity, providing clues about the molecular signals that regulate memory formation.

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·March 18, 2017·5 min read

Scientists Develop Light-Controllable Tool to Study CaMKII Kinetics in Learning and Memory

A new, light controllable tool has been developed that allows researchers to explore CaMKII kinetics in memory and learning.

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·February 22, 2017·3 min read

Precise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in Mice

Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.

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·January 10, 2017·3 min read

Scrapping Excessive Neural Connections Helps Build New Connections

Findings could help in the development of new prevention options and treatments for drug addiction, researchers report.

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·May 17, 2016·4 min read

How Does Memory Work?

Researchers explain some of the biological mechanisms behind memory consolidation.

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·May 13, 2016·4 min read

New Learning Rule For Pattern Completion

Researchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.

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·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Learning to Avoid Unpleasant Experiences With the Help of Dopamine

A new study reports on dopamine's important role in learning how to avoid unpleasant experiences.

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·February 19, 2016·3 min read

Brain Activity Patterns During Sleep Consolidate Memory

A good night's sleep is critical for memory consolidation, a new study reports.

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