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·July 23, 2018·5 min read

How Experience Changes Basics of Memory Formation

Researchers report animals with previous conditioned experiences form memories using different plasticity mechanisms to naive subjects, even if they are about to learn the same thing.

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·June 26, 2018·4 min read

Computational Model Analysis Reveals Serotonin Speeds Learning

A new machine learning algorithm reveals serotonin can help speed up learning rates.

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·June 22, 2018·5 min read

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

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.

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·June 10, 2018·4 min read

Thorny Life of New Born Neurons

A new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks.

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·May 23, 2018·5 min read

Memory Molecule Limits Plasticity by Calibrating Calcium

Researchers have identified a novel role the RGS14 protein plays in limiting synaptic plasticity.

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·May 10, 2018·5 min read

Neuroscientists Find First Evidence Animals Can Mentally Replay Past Events

Indiana University researchers provide evidence that rats are able to mentally replay memories of past events. The study reveals the animals' memories were long lasting and resistant to interference from other memories, both of which are hallmarks of episodic memory, researchers say.

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.

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·May 3, 2018·4 min read

Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease

Using stem cells to generate a partial model of the brain, researchers discover how communication between neurons is altered in those with Schizophrenia.