Control of dentate gyrus function and context discrimination by CCK+ interneurons — NSF Award to Florida Atlantic University (FL,
Efficient memory processes rely on our brain's ability to store similar experiences as distinct memories. This process, performed in part by a structure in the brains of mammals called hippocampus, facilitates memory discrimination and is affected in brain disorders like dementia and post-traumatic stress disorders. As
| Award title | Control of dentate gyrus function and context discrimination by CCK+ interneurons |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2452718 |
| Awardee | Florida Atlantic University |
| City | BOCA RATON |
| State | FL |
| Amount obligated | $550,000 |
| Principal investigator | Simon Pieraut |
| Program | Cross-BIO Activities, Modulation |
| Start date | 10/01/2024 |
| Abstract | Efficient memory processes rely on our brain's ability to store similar experiences as distinct memories. This process, performed in part by a structure in the brains of mammals called hippocampus, facilitates memory discrimination and is affected in brain disorders like dementia and post-traumatic stress disorders. As a result, animals and people suffering from these disorders experience difficulties recalling or accurately retrieving memories. Our understanding of how the hippocampus encodes s |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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