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·December 9, 2020·8 min read

How Neurons Form Long-Term Memories

Mouse study reveals how neurons reorganize following experiencing novel stimuli. The study reports a possible mechanism for memory consolidation and recall, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings for long-term memory.

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·December 9, 2020·4 min read

Memory Deficits Resulting From Epigenetic Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Reversed

Focusing on gene changes as a result of epigenetic processes, such as aging, researchers were able to reverse elevated levels of harmful genes associated with memory deficits in Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 8, 2020·3 min read

Visual Short-Term Memory Is More Complex Than Previously Assumed

Objects are not only represented in one form of short term memory but in several forms simultaneously.

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·December 8, 2020·7 min read

How the Brain Remembers Right Place and Right Time

Two new studies advance understanding of how the brain encodes episodic memories. The findings have the potential to develop new avenues of treatment for memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease and TBI.

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·December 6, 2020·5 min read

Hidden Network of Enzymes Accounts for Loss of Brain Synapses in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a biochemical cascade that leads to the destruction of synapses in the brain. The findings open new avenues of research into the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 5, 2020·3 min read

Radicals Seem to Be Good for Neuroplasticity

Free radicals help control cellular processes vital for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis in mice.

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·December 3, 2020·4 min read

Molecular Mechanism of Long-Term Memory Discovered

Study implicates the mps-2 gene in the formation of long-term memory.

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·November 25, 2020·4 min read

Memories of Past Events Retain Remarkable Fidelity Even as We Age

People can recall memories of previous events with up to 94% accuracy, even as they age.

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·November 24, 2020·6 min read

Stronger Memories Can Help Us Make Sense of Future Changes

The stronger a memory is as it is first encoded, the easier it is for a person to note subsequent changes and integrate them to update their understanding.

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·November 20, 2020·4 min read

Memories Create ‘Fingerprints’ That Reveal How the Brain Is Organized

Researchers identified several brain areas that acted as hubs for information processing across brain networks that contribute to memory recall. They observed how activation patterns within these networks differed on an individual level, based on personal levels of recall detail and imagination.