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This shows the chemical structure of dopamine

·February 5, 2020·3 min read

Novelty speeds up learning thanks to dopamine activation

Novelty directly activates the dopamine system and enhances associative learning. The findings have implications for the development of new machine learning technologies and educational strategies.

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·July 25, 2019·4 min read

To become, or not to become… a neuron

Bcl6 acts as a driver of neurogenic transition by directly silencing a selection of genes that belong to multiple extrinsic pathways promoting self-renewal. Bcl6 is only expressed in specific subsets of neurons and progenitor cells during brain development.

This shows the outline of two heads and neurons

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·May 6, 2019·3 min read

Detailed brain map uncovers hidden immune cells that may be involved in neurodegenerative disorders

Using mouse models, researchers have developed a comprehensive map of the brain's immune cells. The study found microglia in the choroid plexus showed a similar activation state as microglia that come into contact with Amyloid deposits.

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·May 5, 2019·3 min read

Connecting neurons in the brain

The phosphatase Prl-1 plays a key role in specifying where to form the highest density of synaptic connections on a neuron.

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·April 30, 2019·4 min read

Do microglia hold the key to stop Alzheimer’s disease?

Mouse models and human brain tissue studies reveal microglia react to amyloid beta earlier in older females. Findings may provide avenues for the development of new drugs to help treat the neurodegenerative disease.

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·April 29, 2019·3 min read

What makes memories stronger? Rat Study

Hippocampal replay selectively enhances memory of highly rewarded locations in a familiar context.

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·February 4, 2019·4 min read

Gut Bacteria Linked to Depression Identified

A new study reports two different gut bacteria are depleted in people with depression, regardless of antidepressant treatments.

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·January 10, 2019·3 min read

Decades Old Question About Alzheimer’s Protein Answered

A new study reports amyloid precursor proteins modulate neural signal transmission by binding to a specific receptor. Researchers say modulating the receptor could help treat Alzheimer's disease.