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Featured Neuroscience

·August 19, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover Part of the Brain that Deciphers Memory from Novel Experience

According to a new study, two parts of the hippocampus work together to identify is a stimulus is novel or familiar.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 5, 2016·5 min read

Scientists Find Brain Plasticity Assorted in Functional Networks

Researchers report on the complex actions of how brain cells change as a result of different experiences.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 11, 2016·6 min read

How the Brain Makes Informed Decisions Based on Experience

In order to make informed choices, rats replay past experiences, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 26, 2016·4 min read

Experience Plays a Strong Role in Early Stages of Brain Circuit Development

New findings about neurodevelopment could have implications for drug development.

Image shows the location of the mediodorsal thalamus.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 31, 2016·3 min read

Brain Area Responsible for Learning From Immediate Experience Identified

Researchers report the mediodorsal thalamus plays a key role in rapidly updating information as we learn.

Featured Psychology

·June 12, 2016·4 min read

Photographing Experiences Usually Increases Positive Feelings About Them

Taking photos can positively affect how people enjoy experiences, a new study reports.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 8, 2016·3 min read

How New Experiences Boost Memory Formation

Researchers describe the biological mechanism that drives flashbulb memories.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Study Finds Facial Impressions Are Driven by Our Own Experiences

Researchers report we make up our minds about others after seeing their faces for a fraction of a second, and that these snap judgments, which are usually incorrect, predict economic, legal, voting and other decisions.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 6, 2016·4 min read

Using ‘Sherlock’ to Reveal How Shared Experiences Shape Our Memories

According to a new study, people show similar brain activity when they share an experience and later go on to speak about their memory.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 1, 2017·3 min read

Better Memory Makes People Tire of Experiences More Quickly

A new study reveals those with a better working memory tend to get bored of experiences more quickly. The study could have implications for consumers and marketers in maintaining interest in their products.