Memory's master switch: Molecular power behind memory discovered

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 01:28 in Biology & Nature

A new study describes GABA, a natural molecule that occurs in the brain, which could be the main factor in regulating how many new memories we can generate. The understanding of these mechanisms might lead to the development of new memory enhancers and new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

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