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·May 11, 2025·5 min read

Verbal Abuse in Childhood Rewires the Developing Brain

New neuroscience research highlights how verbal abuse in childhood can alter brain development and increase the risk of mental health issues later in life. Children who are routinely shamed, threatened, or belittled by adults may develop a hyperactive threat system and a blunted reward response, making trust and emotional regulation more difficult in adulthood.

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·May 11, 2025·5 min read

Teen Obesity Linked to Brain Changes in Memory and Emotion Centers

A major new study shows that adolescents with abdominal obesity have significantly larger brain regions involved in memory and emotional regulation, raising concerns about how obesity affects brain development. MRI scans revealed that the hippocampus and amygdala were enlarged in teens with obesity, especially those with high waist-to-height ratios.

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·May 9, 2025·6 min read

How Memories Take Shape at the Synapse Level

A groundbreaking new technique called EPSILON allows researchers to map the proteins involved in memory formation with unprecedented detail, providing a window into the molecular architecture of learning. This approach focuses on tracking AMPARs—key receptors that regulate synaptic strength—over time, illuminating how the brain encodes, strengthens, and stores memories.

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·May 7, 2025·3 min read

Sleep Apnea May Harm Brain Areas Key to Memory

A new study has linked obstructive sleep apnea to brain damage in areas critical for memory, likely due to low oxygen levels during REM sleep. Researchers found that people with lower oxygen saturation during REM had more white matter hyperintensities—signs of small vessel damage—on brain scans.

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·April 30, 2025·6 min read

What Poor Sleep Really Does to Your Brain

Chronic sleep disorders and short-term sleep deprivation affect different regions of the brain, highlighting distinct neural impacts. A meta-analysis of 231 brain studies showed that chronic sleep disorders alter regions involved in emotions and memory, while short-term deprivation primarily affects attention and movement regulation.

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·April 28, 2025·5 min read

Sleep Prepares the Brain for Both Past Memories and Future Learning

A new study reveals that sleep not only consolidates existing memories but also primes the brain for future learning. Researchers tracked neuronal activity in mice and discovered 'engram-to-be cells' that synchronize during sleep, preparing to encode new experiences.

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·April 26, 2025·8 min read

Sensory Stimulation Boosts Memory and Brain Growth in Down Syndrome

New research shows that 40Hz sensory stimulation (GENUS) improves memory, enhances brain circuit connectivity, and increases new neuron growth in mice modeling Down syndrome. In the study, daily light and sound exposure boosted performance in memory tasks and promoted gene activity linked to synaptic development.

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·April 25, 2025·6 min read

Flexibility Beats Instinct: How Adaptable Learning Drives Success

Humans have an exceptional ability to learn socially, but most studies have focused on overly simplified tasks. In a new study using Minecraft, researchers found that the most successful participants dynamically balanced individual exploration and social learning. Adaptability, rather than relying solely on one strategy, predicted better performance across various environments.

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·April 24, 2025·5 min read

When the Brain Lacks Fuel, Exercise Still Protects Memory

New research shows that exercise may protect brain function even when the body can’t produce ketones, a vital energy source for cognition. When liver function is impaired and ketone levels drop, memory and learning typically suffer—but physical activity can still counteract those effects.

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·April 23, 2025·6 min read

The Brain Remembers Cold: How Memories Drive Metabolism

New research reveals that the brain stores memories of cold experiences, which can later trigger metabolic responses in anticipation of cold environments. Mice trained to associate visual cues with cold temperatures began to increase their metabolism when shown those cues—even at room temperature.

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·April 21, 2025·5 min read

Brain Prioritizes What to Remember When Memory Space Runs Low

A new study reveals how the brain allocates limited working memory by giving priority items more precise representation. Using fMRI scans, researchers found that the visual cortex encodes all visual information, while the frontal cortex decides which items deserve greater cognitive resources.

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·April 18, 2025·4 min read

Negative Distractions Most Disrupt Attention and Linger in Memory

A new study reveals that upsetting distractions significantly impair our ability to sustain attention and also linger more strongly in memory. Researchers tested this by having participants perform a 10-minute visual attention task while emotionally charged images appeared in the background.

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Memory

Verbal Abuse in Childhood Rewires the Developing Brain

Teen Obesity Linked to Brain Changes in Memory and Emotion Centers

How Memories Take Shape at the Synapse Level

Sleep Apnea May Harm Brain Areas Key to Memory

What Poor Sleep Really Does to Your Brain

Sleep Prepares the Brain for Both Past Memories and Future Learning

Sensory Stimulation Boosts Memory and Brain Growth in Down Syndrome

Flexibility Beats Instinct: How Adaptable Learning Drives Success

When the Brain Lacks Fuel, Exercise Still Protects Memory

The Brain Remembers Cold: How Memories Drive Metabolism

Brain Prioritizes What to Remember When Memory Space Runs Low

Negative Distractions Most Disrupt Attention and Linger in Memory

Familiar Faces and Fights: What Monkeys Like to Watch Most

Robot Achieves Complex Surgery Autonomously Through AI Training

Cancer Pathway Found to Weaken Brain and Eye Barriers

Memory Chooses Meaning Over Surface Similarities

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