View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. A study published this month (August 14) in Neuron finds a link between autism and defects in synaptic pruning in humans, and also demonstrates ...

Synaptic plasticity is the basis of information storage in the brain. Two of the most studied forms of plasticity, long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD), involve both ...

This destructive act is important for the developing brain. The microglia prune away weak or unwanted connections, allowing more productive ones to become stronger. Without this “synaptic pruning,” a ...

A study reveals cannabis use may exacerbate synaptic deficits in young adults at risk for psychosis, particularly during critical brain development periods.

These conditions are associated with disruptions in synaptic pruning, a natural process where the brain refines and ...

However, excessive CD2AP activity in microglia is linked to heightened synaptic pruning and inflammation, potentially worsening neurodegeneration . "Microglial CD2AP levels need to be carefully ...

However, excessive CD2AP activity in microglia is linked to heightened synaptic pruning and inflammation, potentially worsening neurodegeneration . “Microglial CD2AP levels need to be ...

Neuroscientists believe that synaptic plasticity, as these changes are called, plays an important role in storing memories. However, the rules governing when and how much synapses change are not ...