#synaptic plasticity

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aside from the first two measures, none of these time signatures repeat twice in a row

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Mother Earth Synaptic Plasticity Hazy IPA (Picked up at Windmill Farms). A 3 of 4. Nice orange citrus and some faint herbal notes behind it, with some candy fruit notes, too. Quite juicy and light-bodied, with reasonably high carbonation. Solid.

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New “Molecular” Tool Helps Shed Light on Individual Synapses in Brain Cells

A newly developed light-activated protein allows researchers to study single synapses of a neuron. #neuroscience #science

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Adult neurogenesis essential for sleep-induced memory consolidation Adult born neurons are essential for synaptic structural remodeling and memory consolidation during REM sleep, a new mouse study found. 

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How hearing loss in old age affects the brain

The stronger the hearing loss, the poorer hippocampal synaptic plasticity and memory ability become. 

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Brain cells that change shape after a meal

Following a meal, astrocytes associated with POMC neurons in the hypothalamus alter their shape. After eating, glucose levels increase temporarily. Astrocytes detect the signal and react within one hour, causing POMC neurons to activate and promote the feeling of satiety.

#astrocytes #neuroscience #science #synapticplasticity

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Sleep readies synapses for learning

Hippocampal neurons become longer and stronger following a period of sleep deprivation. The study supports the hypothesis that sleep may weaken synapses, which are strengthened from learning, allowing for learning to occur after waking.

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Two Seemingly Opposing Forces in the Brain Cooperate to Enhance Memory Formation

Hebbian plasticity reacts to activity at the synapses by inciting them to get stronger while HSP reacts to it by making them weaker.

The research is in iScience. (full open access)