Study identifies the key genes in the brain involved in encoding memories
UT Southwestern scientists have identified key genes involved in brain waves that are pivotal for encoding memories. The findings, published online this week in
Nature Neuroscience, could eventually be used to develop novel therapies for people with memory loss disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Making a memory involves groups of brain cells firing cooperatively at various frequencies, a phenomenon known as neural oscillations. However, explain study leaders Bradley C. Lega, M.D., associate professor of neurological surgery, neurology, and psychiatry, and Genevieve Konopka, Ph.D., associate professor of neuroscience, the genetic basis of this process is not clear.
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DALLAS - March 10, 2021 - UT Southwestern scientists have identified key genes involved in brain waves that are pivotal for encoding memories. The findings, published online this week in
Nature Neuroscience, could eventually be used to develop novel therapies for people with memory loss disorders such as Alzheimer s disease and other forms of dementia.
Making a memory involves groups of brain cells firing cooperatively at various frequencies, a phenomenon known as neural oscillations. However, explain study leaders Bradley C. Lega, M.D., associate professor of neurological surgery, neurology, and psychiatry, and Genevieve Konopka, Ph.D., associate professor of neuroscience, the genetic basis of this process is
A new co-working and community space in a renovated historic Brighton home is the manifestation of a couple s longtime dream.
Anna and Dan Oginsky have been working to restore an historic home at 142 Brighton Lake Road past residents included a Civil War soldier and a mayor since purchasing the 1862 house in 2016.
Earlier this month, the Oginskys opened Brighton Light House in the house, which they expanded, and a new carriage house they built next to it.
Brighton Light House is a co-working, conference and business rental space, which also houses Heart Connected, Anna s healing arts and wellness business. It s very multi-use and flexible, Anna Oginsky said. I want it to be an opportunity for a lot of different people to come and share their gifts.