A key role of brain protein in learning and memory is deciphered by scientists
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Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory.
Results of the study, published in the journal Science Advances, could point the way to new treatments for traumatic brain injuries and diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, the scientists said.
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