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In order to remember similar events, the brain exaggerates the difference between them. This results in divergent brain activity patterns but better memory performance, according to new research published in
JNeurosci.
Memory is subjective. Different people recall the same event in unique ways, and people exaggerate the difference between similar events in their own life. Yet this type of bias can be advantageous when it helps the brain distinguish between similar things and prevent confusion.
In a study by Zhao et al., participants memorized different sets of faces paired with colored objects. Some objects were identical except for slight color differences. At the start of training, the participants had a hard time distinguishing pairs when the objects were almost identical. However, after two days of practice and testing, performance improved. Participants were then shown a face and imagined the corresponding object while the researchers me
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EpiVario Establishes Scientific Advisory Board
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Bringing deep expertise in the areas of neuroscience, psychology, and epigenetics, these individuals will help EpiVario with its ongoing research efforts to utilize novel medical and scientific discoveries for the development of therapeutics for memory- and addiction-related diseases. - Dr. Berger PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) February 16, 2021
EpiVario, Inc., a preclinical stage drug discovery and development company, today announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprised of leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, and epigenetics. The SAB will guide and advise the Company on the translation of core discoveries into the research and development of therapeutic approaches for memory-related psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, drug and alcohol use disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease.
February 12, 2021
Danielle Goldman, MS, a PhD student in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program who conducts research in the Mood Disorders Research Program at Yale School of Medicine, has been selected to be an Early Career Policy Ambassador by the Society for Neuroscience.
The program is for early career scientists and allows ambassadors to interact with leading neuroscience advocates and meet policymakers. Ambassadors are chosen based on their history of involvement in public policy, advocacy, and outreach; prior roles that strengthened their leadership; and their passion to communicate science to the public.
Society of Neuroscience hosts events that help ambassadors build a strong network with other ambassadors, experts in advocacy, and policy makers. One of the first events will be a virtual Capitol Hill Day so ambassadors can communicate with elected leaders and their staffs about advancements in neuroscience and to advocate for national investment in research.
Auditory pathways in the brainstem do not fully mature without microglia clearing away extra cell connections. This crucial function occurs even when pruning by microglia is delayed, according to new research published in eNeuro.