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·July 17, 2023·5 min read

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

A new study discovered a link between alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and alteration of a group of genes known to influence neuronal plasticity and pain perceptions. The team used three distinct animal models to identify the genes responsible for drinking behaviors.

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·August 5, 2023·5 min read

How Insulin-Like Growth Factors Bolster Brain Plasticity

Researchers discovered a mechanism linking insulin-like growth factors (IGF) to brain plasticity. This groundbreaking study uncovers how IGF1 and IGF2 promote brain health and functionality, including learning and memory, through the activation of IGF1-Receptor during synaptic plasticity.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Live Imaging Reveals Axon Adaptability in Neuroplasticity

For the first time, researchers observed nerve plasticity within the axon in real-time. This adaptability focuses on the axon initial segment (AIS), a vital nerve cell component initiating electrical signals.

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·November 2, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Memory: Key Protein’s Role in Aging and Brain Plasticity Revealed

A new study delves deeper into the workings of the protein TIMP2, crucial for hippocampal plasticity, an essential process for memory and learning. The study highlights how TIMP2 regulates the plasticity of the hippocampus, particularly as it diminishes with age.

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·November 21, 2023·7 min read

Brain Doesn’t Rewire Itself, but Enhances Existing Abilities

Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not completely rewire itself in response to injury, such as loss of sight or amputation. Researchers argue that the brain enhances or modifies its pre-existing architecture through learning and repetition rather than repurposing regions for new tasks.

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·November 25, 2023·5 min read

Brain Brew: How Daily Coffee Habits May Affect Brain Plasticity and Learning

Researchers explore how chronic caffeine consumption potentially impacts brain plasticity and the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). The research indicates that regular caffeine users might experience diminished long-term potentiation (LTP), a crucial process for learning and memory.

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neuroplasticity

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

How Insulin-Like Growth Factors Bolster Brain Plasticity

Live Imaging Reveals Axon Adaptability in Neuroplasticity

Unlocking Memory: Key Protein’s Role in Aging and Brain Plasticity Revealed

Brain Doesn’t Rewire Itself, but Enhances Existing Abilities

Brain Brew: How Daily Coffee Habits May Affect Brain Plasticity and Learning

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness

Redefining Myelin Damage

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