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The strength of phase-locking between single neuron spikes and theta oscillations predicts the strength of the memory being formed.

Dynamic changes in the ubiquitylation of presynaptic proteins regulate neurotransmitter release.

Transient deficits inDisc1expression before birth cause abnormalities in the dopaminergic system and behavioural impairments after puberty.

CAMK2α acts as a scaffold for proteasomes at synapses.

Highly debated topics in neuroscience.

ARC-mediated downregulation of AMPA receptors at the synapse may explain the abnormal CNS development in Angelman's syndrome.

microRNAs promote the development of myelin-forming oligodendrocytes from rapidly proliferating oligodendrocyte precursor cells.

Radial-glia-like cells in the developing human brain may distinguish primate cortical growth from that of other species.

Three proteins associated with different developmental disorders interact at the same subset of imprinted genes in the mouse brain, suggesting overlapping molecular mechanisms for these diseases.

Positive modulation of α1 subunit-containing GABA_Areceptors in the ventral tegmental area underlies the addictive nature of benzodiazepines.

A prion-like protein may be a key mediator of long-term changes in the synapse.

DAGLα is essential for 2-AG synthesis and endocannabinoid signalling in the brain.

The use of neuroimaging in product marketing has received considerable business and media attention. Ariely and Berns consider the possibilities and limitations of neuromarketing, arguing that, although not generally cost-effective, it might be useful in specific aspects of marketing. An interview with Gregory S. Berns for Neuropod is available for download.

Correlated firing in cortical circuits may be weaker than was previously thought.

DAPK1 is a specific cell death signal that is recruited to NMDA receptors and mediates brain damage in stroke.

A population of neurons in the somatosensory cortex responds specifically to the direction of a moving tactile stimulus.