Search Results for: potentiation
Potentiation
potentiation (Science: physiology) increase in quantal release at a synapse following repetitive stimulation. Whereas... Read More
Amyloid beta protein restores hippocampal long term potentiation: a central role for cholesterol?
32nd Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting Proceedings article# Amyloid beta protein restores hippocampal long term... Read More
Fragile X Syndrome: A Stimulating Environment Restores Neuronal Function In Mice
May 25, 2007 — A new study of the malfunctioning neuronal machinery of Fragile X syndrome reveals that it can be restored... Read More
Actions of Caffeine in the Brain with Special Reference to Factors That Contribute to Its Widespread Use
IV. Actions of Caffeine on Brain Functions and Behavior Having discussed the molecular and neuronal actions of caffeine,... Read More
New Research Sheds Light On Memory By Erasing It
For years, scientists have studied the molecular basis of memory storage, trying to find the molecules that store memory,... Read More
The emerging neurobiology of cholesterol
Mike A Simmonds Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, 29/39 Brunswick Square London WC1N 1AX UK, email:... Read More
Mechanism of nicotine’s learning effects explored
While nicotine is highly addictive, researchers have also shown the drug to enhance learning and memory—a property that... Read More
Special protein helps maintain an efficient brain
May 19, 2009 -- MADISON - The instruction manual for maintaining an efficient brain may soon include a section on... Read More
Why It Is Easy To Encode New Memories But Hard To Hold Onto Them
July 14, 2009 — Memories aren't made of actin filaments. But their assembly is crucial for long-term potentiation (LTP),... Read More
Neurophysiology
Definition noun A branch of neuroscience that is concerned with the physiology of the nervous system Supplement Neuroscience... Read More