Investigating how memories are formed and stored in the brain's neural networks.
CRCNS: Multiple Time Scale Memory Consolidation in Neural Networks
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · NIH-10673059
This study is looking at how memories are formed and stored in the brain by using newborn mice, and it aims to find out how certain proteins help with this process, which could help us understand more about learning and memory in all animals, including humans.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10673059 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the processes involved in memory consolidation within neural networks, specifically using newborn mice as a model. The researchers will prepare cultures from the cortex of these mice to study how certain proteins influence memory formation. By utilizing advanced techniques such as optical stimulation and recording, they aim to uncover the mechanisms that allow memories to be stored over different time scales. This work could provide insights into how memory functions in the brain and the biological underpinnings of learning.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research would be individuals with memory-related disorders or cognitive impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing memory issues or cognitive decline may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for enhancing memory and learning in humans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding memory processes using similar animal models, indicating that this approach is grounded in established scientific methods.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REYES, ALEX D — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: REYES, ALEX D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.