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Neuroscience

Restoring memory, repairing damaged brains

Scientists have developed a way to turn memories on and off -- literally with the flip of a switch.

Jun 17, 2011

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Neuroscience

Brain's astrocytes play starring role in long-term memory

Star-shaped cells called astrocytes help the brain establish long-lasting memories, Salk researchers have discovered. The new work adds to a growing body of evidence that astrocytes, long considered to be merely supportive ...

Aug 23, 2019

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Neuroscience

Long-term memories are maintained by prion-like proteins

Research from Eric Kandel's lab at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has uncovered further evidence of a system in the brain that persistently maintains memories for long periods of time. And paradoxically, it works ...

Jul 2, 2015

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Neuroscience

Thanks, actin, for the memories: Theorists model complex interactions that allow for long-term memory

Thank the little "muscles" in your neurons for allowing you to remember where you live, what your friends and family look like and a lot more.

Apr 18, 2016

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Neuroscience

Researchers discover the key to long-term memory

After a 30-year quest, a Brandeis professor has discovered the molecule that stores long-term memories—it's called calcium/calmodulin dependent protein kinase, or CaMKII for short. The results were published on September ...

Sep 28, 2017

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Neuroscience

Flu may impact brain health

Female mice infected with two different strains of the flu exhibit changes to the structure and function of the hippocampus that persist for one month after infection, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

Feb 26, 2018

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Neuroscience

Study reveals breakthrough in understanding long-term memory retrieval

There have been many famous duos throughout history: Sonny and Cher. Batman and Robin. Penn and Teller.

May 21, 2019

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Memory helps us evaluate situations on the fly, not just recall the past

Scientists have long known the brain's hippocampus is crucial for long-term memory. Now a new Northwestern Medicine study has found the hippocampus also plays a role in short-term memory and helps guide decision-making.

Jun 18, 2021

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Genetics

New insights into the molecular basis of memory

Scientists from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases have shed new light on the molecular basis of memory. Their study confirms that the formation of memories is accompanied by an altered activity of specific ...

Dec 18, 2015

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