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Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

A new study reveals how NCOR1/2 regulates memory involving a newly identified circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and hippocampus. Researchers believe the findings could have implications for future studies related to ASD and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

A new mouse study reveals males recall fearful memories better than females. Researchers attribute the difference to the gene Cdk5, which has previously been implicated in creating fear memories and stress behaviors. The study reports Cdk5 is naturally activated in males, but not females.... Read More...

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New Way By Which the Brain Marks Time Identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

A new neuroimaging study helped researchers capture the processes by which the brain stores information related to when events happen. The findings could help further the understanding of age related dementia. ... Read More...

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Teen Brain Volume Changes with Small Amount of Cannabis Use

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Even small amounts of cannabis use in teens can alter gray matter volume in the brain, a new study reports. Researchers report those exposed to cannabis had more gray matter volume in the amygdala and hippocampus, areas of the brain linked to emotional processes and memory development.... Read More...

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Stroke Produces Dysfunctional Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2019

Researchers report that following a stroke, the production of new neurons in the hippocampus fail to develop correctly. However, intervening in the production of these neurons could help mitigate memory problems experienced by those who suffer a stroke.... Read More...

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Tracking the Birth of Memories

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.... Read More...

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Early Development of Memory for Space and Time

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report episodic memory develops in distinct stages during postnatal maturation.... Read More...

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Childhood Stress Affects Behavior of Offspring: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers report on the epigenetic effect of early life stress. In a new study, researchers reveal mice who experienced stress in the first few weeks of life showed deterioration in memory, learning and maternal behaviors. Behavioral changes were seen in their later offspring, regardless of sex. ... Read More...

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Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Alter Brain Gene Activity

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Researchers depression and anxiety alters energy metabolism in the brain.... Read More...

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New Insight Into the Process of New Neuron Generation in the Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

Researchers discover the protein nestin produced in astrocytes plays a role in inhibiting neural differentiation. The study reports nestin does not control adult neurogenesis by acting within neural stem cells, but by regulating Notch signals neural stem cells receive from astrocytes. ... Read More...

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New Insight on How Memory Works

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2018

Study reports declarative memory depends upon conscious knowledge of what has been previously learned. Researchers discovered conscious knowledge is compromised in those with damage to the hippocampus. The findings shed new light on how the hippocampus controls the process of memory.... Read More...

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Losing Neurons May Sometimes Not Be That Bad

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

Researchers report that neuron loss in Alzheimer's disease may not be such a bad thing. The study reveals the loss of neurons may be the result of a cell quality control mechanism attempting to protect the brain from the accumulation of malfunctioning neurons.... Read More...

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Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

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Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

How Our Brains Distinguish Between Self Touch and the Touch of Others

Neurology

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

Reinforcement Learning Expedites ‘Tuning’ of Robotics Prosthetics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Psychology

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome