#neuronal-connections

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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime

Memory is encoded in neurons, but the molecules involved turn over quickly, raising questions about retention.
fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
4 months ago

Study Illuminates the Structural Features of Memory Formation at the Cellular and Subcellular Levels

The study revealed that neurons assigned to a memory trace reorganized their connections through an atypical type of connection called a multi-synaptic bouton, which may enable cellular flexibility.
Science
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Here's why researchers are making new psychedelic-like drugs without the trip

Psychedelics and ketamine may enhance neuron connections, but their hallucinatory effects limit use for some patients.
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