Dopamine under control: Precision regulation of inhibition shapes learning, memory and mental health

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...
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Cells Outside The Brain Show Signs Of Memory And "Learning" For The First Time

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...
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Learning and memory problems in down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

The activity of Snhg11, a gene found in the 'dark matter' of the genome, is critical for the function and formation of neurons in the hippocampus, specifically in an area critical for learning and ...
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Social isolation triggers astrocyte-mediated deficits in learning and memory

Here is an important reason to stay in touch with friends and family: social isolation causes memory and learning deficits and other behavioral changes. Many brain studies have focused on the effects ...