Brain Reduces Cell Production to Help Us Cope in Unstable Times

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2016

A new study reports the brains of animals faced with disruptions in their social hierarchy produced far fewer new neurons in the hippocampus.

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Cognitively Challenging Activities May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2016

A new study strengthens previous research that claims performing cognitive tasks later in life may reduce the risk of developing dementia.

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Increased Hippocampal Activity Impairs Memory and Attention

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2016

A new study reports memory and attention impairments may be a result of increased activity in the hippocampus.

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How Sleep Deprivation Harms Memory

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2016

Researchers report sleep deprivation may lead to a loss of connectivity between hippocampal neurons.

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Sleep Makes Relearning Faster and Longer Lasting

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2016

A new study reports sleep between study sessions may help people retain their learning and relearn things you have forgotten.

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World’s Most In Depth Study to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2016

Researchers announce a new study that aims to identify new biomarkers that can be detected during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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Watching Thoughts, and Addictions, Form in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2016

A new approach may lead to a better understanding of how we learn and how addictions develop.

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Recording Analog Memories in Human Cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2016

Researchers have developed a new method to record 'analog memories' in human cells, allowing them to retrieve information of past events, such as inflammation, via DNA sequencing.

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Zika Virus May Affect Adult Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 19, 2016

A new study reports adult brain cells in areas associated with memory and learning may be vulnerable to the Zika virus.

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New Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk Gene

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2016

A new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.

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Dreamless Sleep Store the Day’s Sensory Experiences

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2016

A new study reveals how tactile experiences are encoded in the brain as we sleep.

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Exercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2016

Researchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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