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·June 21, 2018·6 min read

Fundamental Rule of Brain Plasticity Discovered

Based on the actions of Arc, when one synapse strengthens, the neighboring synapses weaken, a new study reveals.

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·June 14, 2018·6 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Sleep Needed

A new study sheds light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.

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·June 14, 2018·3 min read

Mapping Memory

A new study sheds light on how our brain stores long term spatial memories. Researchers have identified a specific pattern of neural activity in the retrosplenial cortex when our brains are in the process of storing spatial memories.

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·June 10, 2018·4 min read

Thorny Life of New Born Neurons

A new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks.

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·June 5, 2018·4 min read

What Effect Does TMS Have on the Brain?

Researchers report transcranial magnetic stimulation predisposes neural connections in the visual cortex for reorganization.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

Early Life Seizures Prematurely Wake Up Brain Networks Tied to Autism

A new study reveals a possible mechanism for the relationship between seizures early in life and later diagnosis of ASD.

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·May 23, 2018·5 min read

Memory Molecule Limits Plasticity by Calibrating Calcium

Researchers have identified a novel role the RGS14 protein plays in limiting synaptic plasticity.

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·May 10, 2018·5 min read

Neuroscientists Find First Evidence Animals Can Mentally Replay Past Events

Indiana University researchers provide evidence that rats are able to mentally replay memories of past events. The study reveals the animals' memories were long lasting and resistant to interference from other memories, both of which are hallmarks of episodic memory, researchers say.

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·April 23, 2018·4 min read

What Learning Looks Like In the Brain

Using a new advanced imaging technology, researchers capture new patterns of molecular organization as connections between neurons strengthen during learning tasks.

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice.

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·April 3, 2018·4 min read

Long-Lasting Brain Proteins Offer Clues to How Memories Last a Lifetime

Researcher report long-lasting proteins in the brain could be a crucial part of the molecular machinery that helps govern long term memory and learning.

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·April 2, 2018·3 min read

Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

Researchers report within the first weeks of life, deaf cats have reduced connections between the anterior ectosylvian sulcus and the superior colliculus. However, deaf cats have increased connections from other auditory areas to the superior colliculus.