How Histamine Can Improve Long-Term Memory (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

How Histamine Can Improve Long-Term Memory

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Researchers at the University of Tokyo led by Professor Yuji Ikegaya studied the effect of histamine on long-term memory. After taking a drug to boost levels of histamine in the brain, adults in their mid-20s had improved long-term memory test scores and mice temporarily had memories that lasted 25 days longer than normal.

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