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Memory Mechanism Found At Nerve Cell In The Brain
Posted: Friday, May 19, 2000
(Brown University) Scientists have identified a novel mechanism behind the decrease in strength of synapses in the brain, a process that leads to the creation of memories and their long-term storage.
The increase or decrease in strength among synapses, and subsequent changes in memory, are based on sensory-driven experiences. Synaptic strengthening or weakening also occurs during the brain’s development. Synapses are the connections between neurons, or nerve cells. More
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