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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2015·3 min readA Critical Mechanism for Memory FormationA new study reports researchers have discovered an interaction between a pair of proteins in the brain has a substantial effect on memory formation.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 14, 2016·4 min readMemory Suppressor Gene May Hold Key to New Alzheimer’s TreatmentsResearchers have identified a unique memory suppressor gene that may be useful for developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2016·3 min readREM Sleep is a Keystone of Memory Formation in MiceA new study provides evidence that REM sleep does play a vital role in memory formation, at least in mice.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 10, 2016·4 min readCannabinoids Induce Memory Loss Through a Decrease in Energy in NeuronsResearchers report amnesia caused by cannabinoids relies on the activation of the CB1 receptor in mitochondria in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2016·5 min readBrain Blocks Formation of New Memories on Waking to Safeguard Consolidating Existing MemoriesAccording to a new study, the brain blocks the ability for creating new memories shortly after waking in order to prevent the disruption of the stabilization of memory consolidation that occurs during sleep.Read More
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