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Ability to turn off genes in brain crucial for learning, memory

July 14, 2016 by

Every time you move around, you are turning on genes in your brain. A study in mice shows that if such genes get stuck in the "on" position, the consequences can include faulty brain wiring that affects learning and memory.

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