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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 14, 2018·4 min read

Can’t Get an Image Out of Your Head? Your Eyes Are Helping to Keep it There

A new study reveals the brain utilizes eye movements to help recall vivid memories of past experiences.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 3, 2021·5 min read

Low Doses of Radiation May Improve Quality of Life for Those With Severe Alzheimer’s

Patients with severe Alzheimer's disease experienced remarkable improvements in both behavior and cognition within days of receiving low-dose radiation treatment.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·June 11, 2022·4 min read

Older Adults May Be Better at Listening in Noisy Social Settings Than Has Long Been Thought

Older adults may have better listening skills in busy social settings than previously believed, researchers say.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 22, 2017·2 min read

Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory

Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.

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·July 9, 2022·4 min read

Study Examines Memory in Birdwatchers, Finds Having Expert Knowledge Helps Us Memorize New Information

Having expert knowledge in a subject helps us better memorize new information, a new study finds.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 25, 2021·5 min read

Studying a Second Language Boosts Cognitive Function

Older adults who studied to learn a new language showed similar improvements in critical cognitive skills as those who used brain training apps to stay sharp.