Scientists discover a key brain pathway linking synaptic activity to gene changes, crucial for learning and memory.

A recent study in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals a key pathway linking synaptic activity to gene expression changes vital for learning and memory. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found a relay mechanism that uses calcium signals to rapidly communicate from synapses to the neuron's nucleus. This discovery could lead to new therapies for cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

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