FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2022·3 min readA New Function of the CerebellumThe cerebellum plays a key role in the storage of both positive and negative memories of emotional events.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 7, 2019·5 min readScientists may soon be able to predict your memoriesUsing a mathematical model, researchers uncover the effects of emotion in memory encoding. They hope the data can be used to predict which experiences a person is most likely to recall.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2018·5 min readNaps Plus Sleep Enhances Emotional Memory in Early ChildhoodSummary: According to researchers, naps in combination with overnight sleep may work together to benefit emotional memory consolidation in young...Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 15, 2018·5 min readWhen Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could HelpA new study reveals focusing attention to the context of a memory, rather than the emotional aspects, increases activity in brain regions associated with executive function and attention.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 26, 2016·3 min readIs There Such A Thing As An Emotional Hangover?Researchers report emotional experiences can influence memory and physiological states for an extended period of time. Additionally, non emotional experiences that follow emotional ones can are remembered some time later.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2016·3 min readSleep Helps Process Traumatic ExperiencesA new study reveals sleep could be used as an early prevention strategy against PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2016·4 min readThe Power of Expectation Can Restrain Hyper-Emotional Memories in the BrainResearchers have identified a brain circuit that provides emotional memory tuning in rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 14, 2016·4 min readSpecialized Neurons in Brain Area Associated with Emotional Memory Play Role in FearAccording to a new study, fear memory encoding is influences by parvalbumin interneurons in the amygdala.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2014·5 min readChanging the Emotional Association of MemoriesA new study reports researchers have been able to alter the emotional association of specific memories by manipulating neural circuits in mouse brains.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 22, 2013·3 min readCalming Fear During SleepResearchers reduce fear by exposing people to the memory over and over while they slept. The finding could provide a new treatment option for those who suffer from phobias.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 30, 2013·4 min readResearchers Discover Link Between Fear and Sound PerceptionResearchers have discovered how fear can increase or decrease the ability to discriminate among sounds, depending upon context. The study provides insight into distorted sound perception with victims of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2013·3 min readSleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional MemoryResearchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.Read More
