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Image shows a 3d model of mossy fibers in the hippocampus.

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·November 12, 2016·4 min read

Full Detonation in the Hippocampus

Researchers report altering synaptic plasticity leads to a computational switch in a hippocampal synapse which turns the presynaptic neuron turns into “detonator” mode, causing it to fire more readily.

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·September 29, 2016·5 min read

Tracking The Unexpected Mechanisms of Memory

A new study sheds light on the unexpected molecular mechanisms in place for memories to form.

"Sleeping Girl" by Domenico Fetti.

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·September 1, 2016·4 min read

Decoding Hidden Dreams: Decrypting the Sleeping Brain to Reveal Hidden Memories

Researchers develop a method to decrypt the brain while it sleeps to reveal hidden memories.

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·August 11, 2016·3 min read

Visualization of Newly Formed Synapses With Unprecedented Resolution

A new study provides insight into how synapses are formed in cortical neurons during early postnatal stages.

Image shows a graph of LTP.

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·May 13, 2016·4 min read

New Learning Rule For Pattern Completion

Researchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.

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·February 19, 2016·5 min read

Ripples of Memory

Researchers have developed a technique to look inside brain cells as they undergo the intense bursts of neural activity known as "ripples" that are thought to underlie memory formation.

Image shows the CA1 area of the hippocampus highlighted in a mouse brain.

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·January 18, 2016·5 min read

Cellular Diversity in the Hippocampus

Researchers have discovered an unexpected diversity within CA1 pyramidal neurons in the hippocampus.

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·December 17, 2015·5 min read

Shedding Light on How the Brain Processes Visual Information

A new study helps further understanding on how the brain processes visual information.

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Featured Neurology Pain

·October 12, 2015·4 min read

Chronic Pain is in the Brain

A new study reports on the role of HCN channels in pain processing.

Illustration of a healthy brain slice and a brain slice from a person with Alzheiemr's.

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·September 3, 2015·5 min read

Mechanism for Unhealthy Brain Aging Associated with Alzheimer’s Identified

Researchers report they have discovered a link between unhealthy brain aging and a protein responsible for regulating calcium.

This image shows a a labelled diagram of a synapse.

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·June 23, 2015·5 min read

Synapses Last as Long as the Memories They Hold

A new study confirms that synapses between hippocampal neurons remain for the duration of an episodic memory.

This image shows overactive neurons.

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·May 4, 2015·5 min read

Three Previously Unrelated Theories About Cause of Schizophrenia Linked

New research could lead to new treatment strategies for the underlying causes of schizophrenia.

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