A new study reveals a diverse array of genetic changes that occur in the brain following sensory experiences.
Researchers report our inner thoughts and interpretations of our experiences have consequences for both physical and mental health.
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.
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.
A new psychological model suggests change detection plays a key role in how we construct reality.
Researchers report we recognize what we are looking at by combining current stimuli with comparison to images stored in memory.
A new study reveals a new hypothesis about the role the amygdala plays in the experience and perception of fear. Researchers say, instead of directly mediating fear, the amygdala is involved in a person's ability to attend to the whites of another person's widening eyes, something that is more generally important to social functioning.
A new study examines the relationship between brain function and the impact of life events on depressive symptoms.
A new study reports sleeps help improve learning performance in predictable processes.
Researchers have discovered how the brain attempts to compensate for poor performance in tasks which require complicated transformation, such as writing your name backwards.
A new study reveals that over night, the brain automatically preserves memories for important events and filters out other, less relevant information. The findings provide new insight into the processes that help guide decision making and human behavior.
Researchers have found evidence of sCJD related prions in the eyes of patients. The findings could lead to new diagnostics for the disease and help prevent transmission.
