Lifelong learning is made possible by recycling of histones, study says

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that helps neurons make new connections with one another, the basis for learning. Their discovery focuses on one particular type of DNA-supporting protein, the histone H3.3, and its role regulating gene expression. More »

Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - July 1, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: pubaff Tags: Science News C. David Allis epigenetics H3.3 hippocampus histones Ian Maze Laboratory of Chromatin Biology and Epigenetics neuronal plasticity Source Type: news