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·May 22, 2021·4 min read

Overcoming Long-Term Trauma Can Be Facilitated

Researchers facilitated the extinction of long-term traumatic memories in mice by enhancing activity in the nucleus reuniens.

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·November 6, 2019·2 min read

Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep identified

The nucleus reuniens is responsible for coordinating synchronous slow waves between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus during sleep. The findings suggest the nucleus reuniens plays a critical role in sleep-dependant memory consolidation.

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·May 10, 2018·4 min read

Brain Circuits Behind Putting Up a Fight or Freezing in Place Identified

Researchers have identified two brain pathways that appear to be critical in determining how mice react to visual threats. The findings could have implications for treating PTSD and phobias in humans.