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·July 23, 2018·5 min read

How Experience Changes Basics of Memory Formation

Researchers report animals with previous conditioned experiences form memories using different plasticity mechanisms to naive subjects, even if they are about to learn the same thing.

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·February 20, 2018·3 min read

Every Experience the Brain Perceives is Unique

A new study reports neural activity in the prefrontal cortex reacts as though every experience is brand new, even if the event is similar to ones that have previously occurred. Researchers say this could account for feelings of déjà vu.

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·February 17, 2018·3 min read

New Approaches in Neuroscience Show It’s Not All In Your Head

Researchers report our inner thoughts and interpretations of our experiences have consequences for both physical and mental health.

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·February 8, 2018·6 min read

Nature, Meet Nurture

A new study reveals a diverse array of genetic changes that occur in the brain following sensory experiences.

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·September 27, 2017·2 min read

Researchers Uncover Brain’s Filing System for Storing Experiences

A new study from NYU reveals how our brains organize experiences based on their similarities.

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·August 3, 2017·3 min read

How Early Life Experiences Affect the Adult Brain

According to researchers, the visual environment a zebrafish matures in affects their spontaneous brain activity.

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·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.

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·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.

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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.