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Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Nicotinic Receptor and Long-Term Memory Study Paves Way for Targeted Dementia Therapy

Neuroscience NewsMarch 27, 2018

Researchers report alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors enhance communication between the hippocampus and frontal cortex, where as a4b7 nicotinic receptors decrease the communication. The findings may have implications for the way stimulation of acetylcholine can be used to treat dementia.... Read More...

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Illuminating Mechanism at Play in Learning

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2018

Researchers report molecular networks on both sides of a synapse are important for controlling learning. ... Read More...

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Making New Memories is a Balancing Act

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2018

According to researchers, some synapses get smaller as we learn new information.... Read More...

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Receptors Key to Strong Memories

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2018

The strength of a memory depends upon the number of receptors in a synapse, researchers report.... Read More...

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Cognitive Benefits of ‘Young Blood’ Linked to Brain Protein: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2018

A new study reveals a molecule produced in the blood of younger animals can help improve memory and cognition in older mice.... Read More...

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The Molecular Mechanisms Behind Memory Formation

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 8, 2018

Researchers have identified a cellular pathway that encodes memories by strengthening specific neurons.... Read More...

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What Are Memories Made Of?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 26, 2018

A new study evaluates the roles AKT proteins play in synaptic plasticity, brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders.... Read More...

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Brain’s Immune System May Be Key to Better Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2018

Researchers investigate how synaptic pruning occurs during development in hopes of discovering how neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders occur.... Read More...

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Rare Form of ‘Thunder’ Protein May Be Linked to Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

A new study has identified rare genetic variation in the Thorase protein that causes the breakdown of receptors at the connections between neurons in the brain. The anti-epilepsy drug perampanel can help reverse anti-social behaviors linked to schizophrenia that are associated with this genetic variation.... Read More...

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How Odors Are Turned into Long Term Memories

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2017

A new study reveals the piriform cortex is able to archive long term memory, but requires instruction from the orbiotfrontal cortex to indicate the event is to be stored as a long-term memory.... Read More...

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The Chemistry of Memory

Neuroscience NewsNovember 24, 2017

LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.... Read More...

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synaptic plasticity

Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

Nicotinic Receptor and Long-Term Memory Study Paves Way for Targeted Dementia Therapy

Illuminating Mechanism at Play in Learning

Making New Memories is a Balancing Act

Receptors Key to Strong Memories

Cognitive Benefits of ‘Young Blood’ Linked to Brain Protein: Mouse Study

The Molecular Mechanisms Behind Memory Formation

What Are Memories Made Of?

Brain’s Immune System May Be Key to Better Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders

Rare Form of ‘Thunder’ Protein May Be Linked to Schizophrenia

How Odors Are Turned into Long Term Memories

The Chemistry of Memory