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Scientists Clarify How a Brain Protein Linked to Mental Health Conditions Functions in Developing Memory Circuits
Scientists Clarify How a Brain Protein Linked to Mental Health Conditions Functions in Developing Memory Circuits Results refine scientific models of how brain cells build communication networks Lead author, doctoral…
Read More2026 Irvine Brain Bee Engages a Record Number of Southern California Students Through Hands-On Neuroscience
2026 Irvine Brain Bee Engages a Record Number of Southern California Students Through Hands-On Neuroscience On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and…
Read MoreUC Irvine’s Manuella Oliveira Yassa Receives National Science Educator Award from the Society for Neuroscience
UC Irvine’s Manuella Oliveira Yassa Receives National Science Educator Award from the Society for Neuroscience IRVINE, Calif. — The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has selected Dr. Manuella Oliveira Yassa, Director…
Read MoreBrain shape changes could offer early warning signs of dementia
Irvine, Calif., October 1, 2025 — UC Irvine research shows that the brain’s shifting geometry is tied to memory loss, dementia risk
Read MoreBrain Science Served Up Puerto Rican Style: The Story of Neurociencia en Arroz y Habichuelas
Brain Science Served Up Puerto Rican Style: The Story of Neurociencia en Arroz y Habichuelas In Puerto Rico, the phrase “en arroz y habichuelas” means explaining something in plain, simple…
Read MoreStudy links REM sleep apnea to brain changes, memory loss in older adults
Irvine, Calif., May 7, 2025 — University of California, Irvine neurobiologists have found a critical link between obstructive sleep apnea during the rapid-eye-movement stage of sleep and early signs of brain…
Read MoreNeuroscience Graduate Students Shine at UCI Grad Slam, Taking First and Second Place
Neuroscience Graduate Students Shine at UCI Grad Slam, Taking First and Second Place The UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) is proud to celebrate two…
Read MoreUC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior
Irvine, Calif., March 17, 2025 — Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life.…
Read MoreNew UC Irvine Study Uncovers Early Memory Changes That May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
New UC Irvine Study Uncovers Early Memory Changes That May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease Findings suggest subtle memory deficits could aid in early detection and tracking of Alzheimer’s disease progression Irvine,…
Read More2025 Irvine Brain Bee Inspires the Next Generation of Neuroscientists
2025 Irvine Brain Bee Inspires the Next Generation of Neuroscientists On Saturday, February 8th, the UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) hosted the 7th…
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