Astrocytes as Memory Powerhouses: Rethinking How the Brain Stores Information For decades, neuroscientists have believed that memories reside primarily in the connections between neurons specifically in the synaptic weights that determine how strongly one neuron influences anot... artificial intelligence astrocytes brain research computational neuroscience dense associative memory glial cells memory neuroscience synaptic plasticity transformers
Protein Partnership May Hold the Key to Lasting Memories Have you ever wondered why some childhood moments remain vivid for decades, while others fade away? Scientists have long been puzzled by how memories can persist in our brains, even though the molecul... brain research KIBRA memory formation molecular biology neuroscience PKMζ proteins synaptic plasticity
AI Powers Precision Gene Delivery Systems For Brain and Spinal Cord Therapy Thanks to innovative gene delivery systems developed by NIH-funded teams, we may soon be able to deliver genetic instructions directly and precisely to select cells within the brain or spinal cord. Th... AAV vectors brain research gene therapy neurological disorders neuroscience NIH BRAIN Initiative precision medicine