FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·4 min readMany Older Brains Have Plasticity, but in a Different PlaceWhite matter changes in older adults to allow for learning, while in younger adults changes are seen in gray matter, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 18, 2014·3 min readResearchers Explore Link Between Memory Deficit and Misfiring Circadian ClockResearchers identify a brain area which disrupts memory when the circadian rhythm is altered.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 17, 2014·2 min readFinding ‘Lost’ Languages in the BrainAccording to a new study, the unconscious brain retains neural patterns of an infant's first language, even if they stop using it.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 13, 2014·4 min readLearning a New Language Changes Functionality and Structure of Brain NetworksAccording to a new study, learning a second language improves connections in brain networks for both young and older people.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 10, 2014·3 min readPlaying Action Video Games Can Boost LearningAccording to a new study, playing action video games helps improve learning capabilities.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 10, 2014·3 min readStatins Reverse Learning Disabilities Caused by Genetic DisorderA new study reports statins may reverse learning deficits caused by a genetic mutation in Noonan syndrome.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2014·4 min readThe Best Sensory Experience for Learning a Dance SequenceResearchers investigate the best way in which dancers learn their routines.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2014·2 min readReal Time Readout of Neurochemical ActivityImplanted engineered cells with fluorescent dyes which change color in response to dopamine and norepinephrine allows researchers to observe changes in neurosignalling in real time, a new study reports.Read More
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
