Erasing Memories Associated with Cocaine Use Reduces Drug Seeking Behavior
Disrupting memories associated with environmental cues significantly reduces cocaine seeking behaviors in rat models of addiction, a new study reports. ... Read More...
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New Neurons Archive Old Memories
Researchers report neurogenesis underlies the brain's capacity to create and store new memories. Exercise, researchers report, promotes neurogenesis and increases hippocampal capacity.... Read More...
Illuminating Mechanism at Play in Learning
Researchers report molecular networks on both sides of a synapse are important for controlling learning. ... Read More...
How Neural Networks Influence Alcoholism
Researchers report alcohol seeking behavior may be induced by altering the strength of synapses.... Read More...
The Chemistry of Memory
LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.... Read More...
A New Target For Marijuana
Findings shed light on the effect of marijuana on the developing brain and provide a target for cannabis use disorder.... Read More...
Scientists Find Brain Plasticity Assorted in Functional Networks
Researchers report on the complex actions of how brain cells change as a result of different experiences.... Read More...
How Neurons Lose Their Connections
According to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.... Read More...
Strengthening Brain Connections
Researchers have identified a mechanism which allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.... Read More...
Researchers Solve Longtime Puzzle About How We Learn
A new study claims to have settled a long running debate, namely what happens in the brain when we learn.... Read More...
Building Block for Memory and Learning Identified
Researchers discover a key receptor which is responsible for activating opposing forms of plasticity in the hippocampus.... Read More...
Shining a Light on Memory
Using optogenetics, researchers have been able to inactivate and then reactivate memory in genetically engineered rats.... Read More...