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Fundamental insight into how memory changes with age

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

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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Research sheds new light on how the brain forms and recalls memories

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

During memory formation, the directional coupling between the neocortex and hippocampus alters. Decreased power in brain oscillations in the neocortex preceded and predicted increased power in the hippocampus. The reverse occurs during memory retrieval.... Read More...

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Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

A single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.... Read More...

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Rest may help reduce PTSD symptoms

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

A period of wakeful rest can help reduce memory intrusions associated with PTSD.... Read More...

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Scientists reverse core symptom of schizophrenia in adult mice

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

Neuronal branches in SETD1A deficient mice are shorter and stunted. Switching off another gene, LSD1, nullifies the harmful effects of SETD1A on neuron and axon growth. After inhibiting LSD1, SETD1A deficient mice showed improved memory and axon growth. Inhibiting LSD1 not only acted on memory deficits linked to schizophrenia but also acted on the underlying molecular mechanisms associated with axonal growth. ... Read More...

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Drops in income may not only hurt the wallet, they may harm the brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

Experiencing an income drop of 25% or more impacts brain health and cognitive ability during middle age.... Read More...

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Computer model helps make sense of human memory

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2019

A newly developed artificial neural network allowed researchers to insert inhibitory circuits into the model, altering the excitatory circuits and enabling them to extend associative memory.... Read More...

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Brain tunes itself to criticality, maximizing information processing

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2019

Criticality in the brain was linked to inhibitory neurons imposing and organizing the computational dynamics.... Read More...

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What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2019

With at least 6% of the general population and up to 60% of psychiatric patients having a personality disorder, a new report looks at the biological causes and treatment options for personality disorders.... Read More...

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Anticipating performance can hinder memory

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2019

Performance anticipation reduces memory for pre-performance information by diverting attention away from that information.... Read More...

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Pesticides likely caused ‘Havana syndrome’ that affected Cuba-based diplomats

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2019

Initially believed to be an acoustic attack, researchers now believe they have pinpointed a possible cause of the bizarre neurological symptoms reported by diplomats in Cuba in 2016. Researchers say a possible source for 'Havana syndrome' is exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors via organophosphorus insecticides.... Read More...

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Key to learning and forgetting identified in sleeping brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2019

Using optogenetics to dampen delta waves of rats during sleep resulted in weaker memory reactivation and promoted forgetting. The findings could have significant implications for treating PTSD in humans.... Read More...

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First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neuroscience

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neurology

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

New insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Memory

Fundamental insight into how memory changes with age

Research sheds new light on how the brain forms and recalls memories

Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

Rest may help reduce PTSD symptoms

Scientists reverse core symptom of schizophrenia in adult mice

Drops in income may not only hurt the wallet, they may harm the brain

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

Brain tunes itself to criticality, maximizing information processing

What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

Anticipating performance can hinder memory

Pesticides likely caused ‘Havana syndrome’ that affected Cuba-based diplomats

Key to learning and forgetting identified in sleeping brain