Tag: synaptic plasticity
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Improving brain resilience: Rab proteins and future treatments
Understanding the cellular logistics behind memory formation Memory formation is more than a simple spark of thought. It involves synaptic potentiation, where active connections between neurons strengthen through intricate structural changes. These changes require a precise, logistical operation inside the neuron to deliver the right materials to remodel synapses. Recent research shines a light on…
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Improving Brain Resilience: Rab Proteins and Future Treatments
How Rab Proteins Orchestrate Synaptic Potentiation Memory formation hinges on synaptic potentiation—the strengthening of connections between neurons. This growth is driven by a tightly coordinated delivery system within neurons that supplies the building blocks essential for remodeling synapses. A large family of cellular switches, known as Rab proteins, governs the flow of these supplies, directing…