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Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers report the gamma-CaMPII protein plays a critical role in learning and memory. The shuttle protein may be dysfunctional in those with Schizophrenia and autism, hindering learning abilities, researchers report.... Read More...

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Cell Type and Environment Influence Protein Turnover in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

A new study reveals proteins in the brain are replaced at different rates, depending on their location. The findings could shed light on how the components of different cells are altered, and how this can impact memory formation.... Read More...

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Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

According to researchers, there is some benefit to forgetting information. A new study report forgetting information plays a positive role in learning and can improve long term memory retention.... Read More...

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Weak Brain Nodes Have Strong Influence on Memory Network

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers report that for memory formation, the nucleus accumbens is both upstream and influential.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.... Read More...

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When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

A new study reveals focusing attention to the context of a memory, rather than the emotional aspects, increases activity in brain regions associated with executive function and attention.... Read More...

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Mapping Memory

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2018

A new study sheds light on how our brain stores long term spatial memories. Researchers have identified a specific pattern of neural activity in the retrosplenial cortex when our brains are in the process of storing spatial memories.... Read More...

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Hypertension May Cause Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

An MRI study reveals neuroimaging can detect early signs of neurological damage in people with hypertension before symptoms of dementia occur.... Read More...

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‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.... Read More...

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Potential New Treatment for Drug Addiction Relapse Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A drug that blocks the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor may provide a new method for combating drug addiction relapse, researchers report.... Read More...

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Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...

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Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

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Mechanisms Behind Choosing Alcohol Over Healthy Rewards Identified

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

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Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Cell Type and Environment Influence Protein Turnover in the Brain

Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

Weak Brain Nodes Have Strong Influence on Memory Network

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

Mapping Memory

Hypertension May Cause Dementia

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Potential New Treatment for Drug Addiction Relapse Revealed

Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging