Why Does the Brain Remember Dreams? Researchers discover more activity in the temporoparietal junction in people who are able to frequently recall their dreams.
Will Virtual Brain Replace Lab Rats? Researchers develop a simulated brain which they hope can be used to test new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
How Memory and Schizophrenia Are Connected Researchers identify a network of genes that controls fundamental properties of neurons and is important for brain activity, memory and the development of schizophrenia.
What Makes Memories Last Researchers identify a protein which initiates the formation of stable long term memories.
New Evidence That Chronic Stress Predisposes Brain to Mental Illness Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.
Scientists Discover a New Pathway for Fear Deep Within the Brain Researchers announce the discovery of a new neural circuit which connects the amygdala to the PAG.
H.M.’s Brain Yields New Evidence A postmortem study of H.M's brain, based on histological sectioning and digital 3D construction, gives scientists and insight into the neurological basis for the case that defined modern studies of human memory.
Watching Molecules Morph into Memories Researchers use advanced imaging techniques to obtain insights into how the brain makes memories.
In the Brain, Timing Is Everything Researchers discover how two neural circuits work together to control the formation of time-linked memories.
NMDA Receptors Can Be Blocked to Limit Neurotoxicity Researchers obtain new results which are likely to advance efforts to develop new drugs targeting NMDA receptors in the brain.
Erasing Traumatic Memories Researchers identify a drug which could improve treatment for people with PTSD.
Heavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged Men According to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.
Caffeine Has Positive Effect on Memory Researchers find caffeine has a positive effect on long-term memory.
Researchers Uncover Secrets of Newborn Neurons Researchers identify a new form of cell sub-division key to the development of the nervous system.
Sleep is the Price the Brain Pays for Learning Researchers believe their synaptic homeostasis hypothesis of sleep challenges the theory that sleep strengthens brain connections.
