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·March 19, 2021·6 min read

Stronger Brain Activity After Writing on Paper Than on Tablet or Smartphone

Writing by hand increases brain activity in recall tasks over taking notes on a tablet or smartphone. Additionally, those who write by hand on paper are 25% quicker at note-taking tasks than those who use digital technology.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 10, 2021·3 min read

Where Am I Going? Just Ask Your Subiculum

The subiculum helps route navigation-associated information received by the hippocampus downstream to other areas of the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 8, 2021·5 min read

Why Odors Trigger Powerful Memories

Researchers discovered unique connectivity between the hippocampus and olfactory areas in the brain, a finding which explains why specific odors can trigger powerful memories. The study also reports a loss of sense of smell is associated with depression and a poorer quality of life.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·March 2, 2021·3 min read

Willpower Is the Key to Enhancing Learning and Memory

An increase in theta oscillations in the hippocampus help make learning and subsequent memory more efficient.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 1, 2021·3 min read

Noisy Brain Activity Contributes to Aging-Related Navigation Impairments

Overactive hippocampal activity may explain why some older people have trouble with spatial navigation and learning.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 27, 2021·3 min read

Reactivating Aging Stem Cells in the Brain

Increasing lamin B1 levels in aging mice resulted in neural stem cell division and an increase in the number of new neurons.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 26, 2021·5 min read

Heart Problems Alter Gene Activity in the Hippocampus

Cardiovascular problems can alter gene activity in the hippocampus, increasing the risk for cognitive decline and memory deficits, a new study reports.