synaptic plasticity

Summary: Researchers have identified a mechanism that impairs synaptic plasticity in individuals with schizophrenia, revealing the role of three key …

Summary: A recent study reveals that the quality, not the quantity, of synapses in the brain is crucial for preserving …

Summary: A new study reveals that the epigenetic state of neurons determines their role in memory formation. Neurons with open …

Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells in the brain, play a crucial role in learning and memory by regulating synaptic plasticity. …

Summary: Researchers discovered that adaptive myelination, a form of brain plasticity, contributes to drug addiction. A single morphine dose in …

Summary: Researchers found that people easily learned to use a controllable, prosthetic “Third Thumb” for manipulating objects. The device, tested …

Summary: Researchers developed a method to measure synaptic strength, precision of plasticity, and information storage in the brain. Using information …

Summary: Singing can improve language recovery in stroke patients by repairing the brain’s language network. This positive effect is attributed …

Summary: A new study highlights a novel mechanism of brain plasticity involving chondroitin sulfate clusters outside nerve cells. Researchers identified …

Summary: Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery about the maturation process of adult-born neurons in the brain, highlighting the critical role …