From Orlando, Fla., at a meeting of the Society for Neuroscience
A subtle change in a gene encoding a brain chemical may give some people better memory skills than others.
Known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), the chemical has become a hot topic among neuroscientists. BDNF is known to promote the development of the nervous system in early life, as well as help nerve cells survive when exposed to stresses.
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