Medical research
Nerve protein tomosyn linked to learning and memory
Can the nerve signaling inhibitor tomosyn help retain long-term memory? A new study by two University of Illinois at Chicago biologists points to the link.
Oct 31, 2011
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News tagged with memory formation
Neuroscience
Experience puts the personal stamp on a place in memory
Seeing and exploring both are necessary for stability in a person's episodic memory when taking in a new experience, say University of Oregon researchers.
Aug 22, 2011
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Neuroscience
The biology behind alcohol-induced blackouts
(Medical Xpress) -- A person who drinks too much alcohol may be able to perform complicated tasks, such as dancing, carrying on a conversation or even driving a car, but later have no memory of those escapades. These periods ...
Jul 7, 2011
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Medical research
Brain cell networks recreated with new view of activity behind memory formation
University of Pittsburgh researchers have reproduced the brain's complex electrical impulses onto models made of living brain cells that provide an unprecedented view of the neuron activity behind memory formation.
May 25, 2011
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify mechanism of long-term memory
Using advanced imaging technology, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have identified a change in chemical influx into a specific set of neurons in the common fruit fly that is fundamental ...
Apr 13, 2011
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Genetics
Researchers discover a new role for a protein that helps form memories
Virginia Tech researchers have discovered a new function for a common protein in the brain—a development that sheds new light on the mysteries of the mind and holds promising implications for the treatment of memory loss ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Memory, brain function, and behavior—exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective.
Jan 2, 2024
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Neuroscience
Researchers investigate glial control of parallel memory processing
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that there are two parallel processes involved in memory formation when a mouse performs a motor learning task. One process occurs during training and is called online learning, ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Neuroscience
Key memory receptors are located on interneurons, finds study
A key receptor regulating memory formation has been localized to interneurons, according to a study with implications for drug development.
Apr 12, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study finds that cell organization in the hippocampus matters for memory formation
Although we know that groups of cells working together in a specific brain region—the hippocampus—are vital for making, storing, and retrieving many types of memories, we still don't have a clear idea of how these cells ...
Nov 28, 2022
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