Making memories last
Memories in our brains are maintained by connections between neurons called "synapses". But how do these synapses stay strong and keep memories alive for decades? Neuroscientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have discovered a major clue from a study in fruit flies: Hardy, self-copying clusters or oligomers of a synapse protein are an essential ingredient for the Source: Stowers Institute for Medical Research - Discipline: Molecular Biology...
Source: LabSpaces - Monday, 30 January
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