FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2014·2 min readMemories Get the Emotional SwitchA new study reports neurons which encode whether a memory is negative or positive can be reprogrammed to change the emotional association of the experience. Findings could have implications for future research into PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·2 min readLight Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic MemoryModerate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·3 min readMathematical Model Shows How the Brain Remains Stable During LearningResearchers have devised a new mathematical model which helps explain how the brain's networks can learn new information while remaining stable.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 20, 2014·2 min readStudy Suggests Mental Rest and Reflection Boost LearningA new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 17, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Action Video Games May Bolster Sensorimotor SkillsA new study reports gamers who enjoy action video games, such as Call of Duty, appear to learn sensorimotor skills quicker than non-gamers.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2014·4 min readMyelin Vital for Learning New Practical SkillsA new study provides evidence of myelin's role in learning and retaining new skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 15, 2014·6 min readBrain’s Compass Relies on Geometric RelationshipsPeople use geometrical relationships to help orient themselves, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2014·2 min readErasing Memory With LightUsing optogenetics, researchers erase specific memories in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readIn a Battle of Brains, Bigger Isn’t Always BetterBigger brains don't necessarily mean greater intelligence, at least in mice and rats, a new study reports. The findings could have major implications for the future of research into learning and behavior.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2014·4 min readWorking Memory Hinders Learning in SchizophreniaResearchers pinpoint working memory as a potential source of learning difficulties some people with schizophrenia experience.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2014·3 min readHow Curiosity Changes the Brain to Enhance LearningA new study could help researchers find ways to enhance overall memory and learning in both healthy people and those with neurological problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 1, 2014·4 min readImproving Babies’ Language Skills Before They’re Even Old Enough to SpeakA new study reports babies can be trained to recognize language-like sounds which can accelerate the development of brain maps critical to language acquisition.Read More
