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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

PSD as a Molecular Platform For Understanding Synapse Formation and Plasticity

A new study reports that both in solution and on supported membrane bilayers, multivalent interaction networks formed by major excitatory postsynaptic density scaffold proteins led to formation of PSD-like assemblies via phase separation.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

Targeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat Aggression

Researchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.

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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.

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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, 2018·3 min read

New Insight Into How Autism Might Develop in the Brain

Researchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that may play a role in the development of autism.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.