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 suggests serotonin loss may contribute to cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease
Comparing PET scans of more than 90 adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say relatively lower levels of the so-called "happiness" chemical, serotonin, in parts of the ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brain scans of people with MS can help us understand the effects of COVID
People affected by multiple sclerosis need to undergo regular MRI brain scans. The images are now being used to visualize the effects of a coronavirus infection.
Feb 28, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers uncover previously unknown mechanism of memory formation
(Medical Xpress)—It takes a lot to make a memory. New proteins have to be synthesized, neuron structures altered. While some of these memory-building mechanisms are known, many are not. Some recent studies have indicated ...
Jan 30, 2013
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Neuroscience
The influence of pheromonal signals on memory generated in the hippocampus
Published recently in Nature Communications, a new study used a model of rodents and connected the influence of feronomic signals on memory for the first time. This will make it possible to explore the deficits of integration ...
Sep 7, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Discovery sheds light on why Alzheimer's meds rarely help
New research reveals that the likely culprit behind Alzheimer's disease has a different molecular structure than current drugs' target—perhaps explaining why these medications produce little improvement in patients.
Jul 1, 2013
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Neuroscience
Pavlov's rats? Rodents trained to link rewards to visual cues
In experiments on rats outfitted with tiny goggles, scientists say they have learned that the brain's initial vision processing center not only relays visual stimuli, but also can "learn" time intervals and create specifically ...
Jan 23, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer survivors: New training to treat 'chemo-brain'
A form of computerized attention and memory training can improve impaired attention and memory issues in women treated for breast cancer, University of Reading researchers have found.
Oct 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Some parts of memory still developing deep into childhood
A new study provides evidence that one important part of memory undergoes substantial development even after the age of 7.
Sep 23, 2013
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Neuroscience
Discovery of neurons that allow mice to recognize others
Researchers from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) recently announced the discovery of neurons that allow us to recognize others. The research team discovered that the ...
Jun 1, 2023
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