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Image shows a neuron during neurotransmission.

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·May 17, 2017·5 min read

Precise Mechanisms of a Calcium Dependent Kinase During the Formation of New Memories

Study documents how CaMKII acts during synaptic plasticity, providing clues about the molecular signals that regulate memory formation.

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·April 28, 2017·3 min read

Researchers Build Artificial Synapse Capable of Autonomous Learning

Researchers have developed an artificial synapse they say is capable of autonomous learning.

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·April 19, 2017·4 min read

Closer Look at Brain Circuits Reveals Important Role of Genetics

Researchers report neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory formation can form networks in the absence of synaptic activity.

Image shows a schematic representation of FRET-based ERK sensor.

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·March 10, 2017·4 min read

Optimized Sensors to Study Memory and Learning

A new biosensor can help visualize two proteins critical for synaptic plasticity, a new study reports.

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·February 25, 2017·4 min read

Sons of Cocaine Using Fathers Have Profound Memory Impairments

Research suggests men who use cocaine at the time of conception could increase the risk of their son developing learning difficulties and memory loss.

Fear conditioning data on image of synapse is shown.

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·February 22, 2017·3 min read

Precise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in Mice

Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.

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·February 9, 2017·4 min read

The Internet and Your Brain Are More Alike Than You Think

An algorithm used for the internet may help researchers learn about the human brain, researchers report.

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·February 6, 2017·4 min read

New Software Automates Brain Imaging

Newly developed software allows researchers to study synaptic plasticity in dendritic spines.

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·February 3, 2017·4 min read

Brain Plasticity: How Adult Born Neurons Get Wired

Researchers report adult neurogenesis not only helps increase the number of cells in a neural network, it also promotes plasticity in the existing network. Additionally, they have identified the role the Bax gene plays in synaptic pruning.