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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Brain Plasticity Restored in Adult Mice Through Targeting Specific Neural Connections

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism which appears to be critical for the maturation of brain function, and may be used to restore plasticity in the aging brain.

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·January 2, 2019·5 min read

How Does the Brain Learn by Talking to Itself?

A new study reveals the role synaptic feedback systems play in shaping learning processes. The findings could help develop more efficient artificial intelligence techniques.

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·November 8, 2018·3 min read

Neurons that Fire Together, Don’t Always Wire Together

Researchers have identified a new rule of connectivity for neurons in the neocortex, contradicting the popular belief "neurons that fire together, wire together".

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·October 18, 2018·4 min read

Bee Study Links Genes to Social Behaviors, Including Autism

Bees are helping researchers to uncover genes responsible for social behaviors, including social deficits associated with ASD. Researchers have identified 200 new gene variations linked to social behaviors, with 21 clustered in or nearby 6 genes implicated in autism.

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·October 18, 2018·4 min read

Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.

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·October 18, 2018·6 min read

Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power

Human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species, a new study reveals. Researchers report electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, allowing small sections of dendrites to behave independently from the rest of the neuron.

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·October 9, 2018·4 min read

Protein Has Unique Effects in the Neural Connections Related to Information Processing

A new study provides new insight into the molecular mechanisms that enable synaptic transmission critical for cognition.

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·August 31, 2018·4 min read

When Neurons Turn Against Themselves

Researchers say in some autoimmune disorders, such as Rasmussen's encephalitis, neurons are not only the targets for immune system attacks, but may also be active protagonists.

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·August 30, 2018·4 min read

Great Minds May Think Alike, But All Minds Look Alike

Researchers report dendritic learning leads to a universal phenomenon that all brains are composed of the same wide spectrum of links.

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·August 10, 2018·3 min read

Brain Proteins and Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy

Researchers shed light on key proteins that play roles in controlling epilepsy and anxiety.

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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 8, 2018·4 min read

To Understand Working Memory, Researchers Must Resolve This Debate

Researchers say, to better understand working memory, it is important to resolve the debate over how we hold and judge multiple pieces of information in mind.