Same Genes Drive Maths and Reading Ability Researchers leading a new study into the genetic basis of cognitive traits say around half the genes which influence how well a child reads also play a role in their math abilities.
Study Sheds New Light on Second Language Learning in Adulthood New research identifies the neural mechanisms underlying the learning of a second language in adulthood.
Uninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for Learning One key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.
Doctors Have Ethical Obligation to Educate, Protect Athletes from Concussion The AAN states doctors have an ethical obligation to educate and protect athletes from sports concussions.
Restoring Active Memory Program Poised to Launch DARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.
Research Gives Unprecedented 3D View of Important Brain Receptor Researchers provide a new 3D view of NMDA receptors.
Bad Learning Researchers discover a new form of neurotransmission which influences the long term memory created by addictive drugs.
Early Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain A new study reports stresses experienced in early life could change areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory and emotional processing.
Study Finds Learning by Repetition Impairs Recall of Details Researchers discover that while repetition enhances the factual content of memories, it also reduces the amount of details stored.
Portable Brain Mapping Device Allows Researchers to See Where Memory Fails Student Veterans Using a portable brain mapping device, researchers discover limited prefrontal cortex activity among student veterans with PTSD when asked to recall information from simple memory tasks.
Clever Suppression in the Brain New research suggest diversity of inhibiting neurons allows for more complex information processing.
Rescue of Alzheimers Memory Deficit Achieved by Reducing Excessive Inhibition Researchers discover a potential new drug target for Alzheimer's disease.
Synchronized Brain Waves Enable Rapid Learning Brain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports.
Sleep after Learning Strengthens Connections Between Brain Cells and Enhances Memory Sleep after learning encourages growth of dendritic spines, a new study reports.
How Brains Remember and Correct Researchers detect brief bursts of neural activity oscillating in two specific areas of a mouse brain just before the animal makes a correct choice, either when planning an action or correcting a mistake.
