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

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 11:10 in Biology & Nature

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 »

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