ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2015·2 min readTracking Dendritic Activity During Learning Reveals How the Brain Encodes and Stores InformationA new study provides additional insight into how the brain stores and encodes new information.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2015·2 min readLearning Without ConflictResearchers have developed a mathematical equation which explains how equilibrium is achieved by two forms of synaptic plasticity during learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2014·3 min readAn Enzyme and Synaptic PlasticityThe Pin1 enzyme plays a significant role in synaptic plasticity, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·August 26, 2014·3 min readFocus on Naturally Occurring Protein to Tackle DementiaResearchers provide evidence that an absence of MK2/3 is linked to early signs of dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 12, 2014·2 min readA Gene Linked to Disease Found to Play a Critical Role in Normal Memory DevelopmentResearchers report huntingtin plays a critical role in long-term memory.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 24, 2014·5 min readChoice Bias: A Quirky Byproduct of Learning from RewardChoice bias is a byproduct of learning from reward, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 12, 2014·4 min readSynchronized Brain Waves Enable Rapid LearningBrain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports.Read More
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