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JHU researcher discovers brain cells have 'memory'
Date:4/2/2009

y our visual system has."

Understanding how this brain function works is more than just interesting. Because this study shows how the strength and duration of the memory trace can be directly measured, it may eventually be possible to understand its mechanism and to identify factors that can enhance or reduce this important function. This could assist researchers in unraveling the causes of - and perhaps even identifying treatment for - disorders such as attention deficit disorder and dyslexia.


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Contact: Lisa De Nike
Lde@jhu.edu
443-287-9960
Johns Hopkins University
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