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.
Brain Training Works, but Just for the Practiced Task Brain training programs work, but only for practiced tasks, researchers report.
Toward a Molecular Explanation for Schizophrenia Inhibition of a basic cellular process could contribute to schizophrenia, a new study reports.
Researchers Identify Gene That Influences the Ability to Remember Faces A new study reports the oxytocin receptor plays a special role in the ability to remember faces.
The Logistics of Learning Two new studies provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms that underlie the learning process.
Brain Area Attacked by Alzheimer’s Links Learning and Rewards Researchers question whether the posterior cingulate cortex actively dampens cognitive performance or monitors performance and attempts to improve it when required.
‘Chemobrain’ Linked to Disrupted Brain Networks Patients who experience chemobrain after treatment for cancer show brain network disruptions, researchers report.
