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Dr. Sangyoon Ko is the winner of the Marlene Reimer Brain Star of the year prize, a the first place winner of 2025. New research reveals that memories continue to evolve in the brain Memory consolidation is the process through which initially fragile memories are transformed into long-term, more stable forms of memory. For decades,

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Formation of brain tumours mimics the brain wound healing process Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumour. The treatment options remain limited and insufficient. Importantly, it is unclear how these tumours initiate and progress, which makes it difficult to develop effective therapeutic strategies to counteract tumour growth. New research by

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Research reveals how the brain anticipates the unexpected to keep our movements smooth and accurate Walking through a packed crowd, you do more than plan your own steps – your brain is also preparing for the people who might bump into you. New research led by Jonathan A. Michaels, conducted in the laboratory of Andrew

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Identification of a cannabinoid receptor as target to promote resilience in major depressive disorders One out of every five people will suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) in their lifetime, and about 30-50% of individuals with depression are unresponsive to commonly prescribed antidepressant treatments, suggesting that biological mechanisms remain untreated. Recent evidence suggests that the

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Stress-dependent modification of a protein called TDP-43 helps neurons recover once the stress has passed Many neurodegenerative diseases, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), are linked to improper function of a protein called TDP-43. Under healthy conditions, TDP-43 is found inside the nucleus of neurons, where it plays critical roles in maintaining

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