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Science News for February 28, 1997


UT-Houston Scientists Shed Light On How Memories Are Formed

Researchers at UT-Houston Medical School discovered that growth factor TGF-Beta plays a key role in forming long-term memories. The study found that TGF-Beta produces stronger electrical nerve cell connections, similar to those observed in animals with enhanced withdrawal response triggered by behavioral training.

SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston·DateFeb 28, 1997