JNeurosci: Highlights From the March 1 Issue
Check out these newsworthy studies from the March 1, 2017, issue of JNeurosci. Media interested in obtaining the full text of the studies should contact media@sfn.org.
Within neurons, damaged organelles and proteins are broken down and scrapped for their molecular parts. Recent studies indicate this process — called autophagy — goes awry in Alzheimer’s disease, leading to the toxic buildup of amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles. In a new study in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers find selenium supplements improve memory and cognitive function by enhancing the autophagic breakdown of tau proteins. Selenium is a mineral found in the soil that naturally appears in water and some foods and has antioxidant properties.
Corresponding author: Guoli Song, lilys@szu.edu.cn
People with social anxiety disorder may have stronger memories of negative experiences than positive ones. During sleep, our brains replay recent memories, strengthening the underlying neural connections to produce long-lasting memories. In a new study in adolescents, researchers reveal how this may contribute to social anxiety disorder: Experimentally inducing memory replay during sleep makes negative memories feel more negative in adolescents with social anxiety disorder.
Corresponding author: Ines Wilhelm, ines.wilhelm@kispi.uzh.ch
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