Active Forgetting and Neuropsychiatric Diseases

Active forgetting and neuropsychiatric diseases

Recent and pioneering animal research has revealed the brain utilizes a variety of molecular, cellular, and network-level mechanisms used to forget memories in a process referred to as “active forgetting”. Active forgetting increases behavioral flexibility and removes irrelevant information. Individuals with impaired active forgetting mechanisms can experience intrusive memories, distressing thoughts, and unwanted impulses that occur in neuropsy…

Case Western Reserve Researchers Identify Potential Drug for Alzheimer’s Affecting 55 Million Worldwide

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Scientists identify two enzymes driving memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

For many years, astrocytes were seen as simple support cells in the brain. Today, that picture is changing fast. These star-shaped brain cells do more than provide structural help—they actively shape how the brain works. In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, astrocytes undergo major changes that may be worsening the condition. Alzheimer’s is known for its buildup of sticky amyloid-beta plaques, which are harmful protein clumps that damage brain ce…