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Scientists Identify Genes Activated During Learning And Memory

Posted by samzenpus on from the programmed-to-learn dept.

Researchers have theorized that certain genes must be activated to alter neuron activity inside the brain for learning and memory to take place. Finding and cataloging all the genes involved in learning is a formidable job. Scientists have now developed a computational approach to provide a rapid way to identify the likely members of this sought-after set of genes.

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  1. Well.... by kitsunewarlock · · Score: 5, Funny

    I for one am not surprised one bit it took them this many years considering the percentage of the human population who would be able to activate these genes regularly enough for them to be noticeable.

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  2. Recursion by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    This just in... genes used for human memory are used to discover themselves.

  3. Re:That's all fine and dandy... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I do hope no-one's looking forward to some sort of treatment which would drastically improve our memory

    Hell yeah, thinking of the vast amount of money I've spent on alcohol trying to forget, that would be a kick in the face for sure.