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·March 3, 2020

Visceral fat delivers signal to the brain that hurts cognition

Visceral fat impairs memory via proinflammatory interleukin-1 beta mediated microglia activation in the hippocampus. Read More

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·October 17, 2019

Fundamental insight into how memory changes with age

New memories are laid down via different mechanisms in older mice compared to younger mice. Additionally, synaptic changes linked to new memory formation were harder to modify in older mice. Read More

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·August 29, 2019

Lack of oxygen doesn’t kill infant brain cells, as previously thought

A lack of oxygen as a result of preterm birth does not cause hippocampal neurons to die but does impair hippocampal development. Hypoxia causes hippocampal cells to fail to mature normally, causing a reduction in long-term potentiation and impaired learning. Read More

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·August 12, 2019

Calcium is key to age-related memory loss

Mouse study reveals a clear correlation between cognitive ability in aging and presynaptic calcium levels. Read More

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·March 27, 2019

Quick thinking? It’s all down to timing

A pairing of presynaptic and postsynaptic activity in a population of hippocampal neurons can reduce the required number of synaptic plasticity evoking events. When spikes occur within ten milliseconds of each other, synapses strengthen for up to four hours. Read More

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·February 25, 2019

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed. Read More

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·January 2, 2019

How Does the Brain Learn by Talking to Itself?

A new study reveals the role synaptic feedback systems play in shaping learning processes. The findings could help develop more efficient artificial intelligence techniques. Read More

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·November 27, 2018

Clues to Brain Changes in Depression Discovered

A new study sheds light on how the brain processes rewards and provides a deeper understanding on the neurobiology of depression. Read More

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·July 13, 2018

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

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·June 27, 2018

New Mechanism Involved in Age Related Memory Loss Discovered

Researchers report specific alterations in signaling circuits associated with memory can induce an abnormal response in neurons, which is linked to the aging process and cognitive decline. Read More