What makes memories last? Prion-like proteins help create long-term memories

Prions can be notoriously destructive, spurring proteins to misfold and interfere with cellular function as they spread without control. New research reveals that certain prion-like proteins, however, can be precisely controlled so that they are generated only in a specific time and place. These prion-like proteins are not involved in disease processes; rather, they are essential for creating and maintaining long-term memories.

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