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·September 17, 2014·2 min read

Novel Mechanism Involved in Memory Discovered

A new study reports researchers have discovered a novel mechanism in the brain which is involved in the formation of memory and learning.

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·September 15, 2014·3 min read

Study First to Use Brain Scans to Forecast Early Reading Difficulties

Researchers use brain scans to predict how young children learn to read.

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·September 12, 2014·3 min read

Zebrafish Model of a Learning and Memory Disorder Shows Better Way to Target Treatment

Researchers report the learning and memory deficits associated with neurofibromatosis are distinct features which require different treatment approaches.

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·September 10, 2014·3 min read

Research Shows How Brain Can Tell Magnitude of Errors

A new study explores how the brain detects errors caused by unexpected sensory events.

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·September 4, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows “Less Is More” for Kids Learning New Words

When the learning environment remains consistent, toddlers are more successful in learning new words, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·September 3, 2014·3 min read

Nature or Nurture? It’s All About the Message

Researchers suggest people are more receptive to the message that intelligence is influenced by environmental factors, even if the message is not true.

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·August 27, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Discover Why Learning Can Be Difficult

Researchers have discovered a fundamental constraint in the brain which could explain why some skills are easier to learn than others.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 26, 2014·3 min read

Focus on Naturally Occurring Protein to Tackle Dementia

Researchers provide evidence that an absence of MK2/3 is linked to early signs of dementia.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 26, 2014·5 min read

How the Brain Makes Sense of Spaces

A new study reports on how the brain makes sense of new spaces, both large and small.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 25, 2014·2 min read

Structural States of a Brain Receptor Revealed

Researchers have determined the detailed structure and movement of the glutamate receptor.

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·August 25, 2014·4 min read

Learning by Watching

Researchers report children as young as two are able to use complex mathematical concepts to help them make sense of the world around them.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 17, 2014·5 min read

New Research Sheds Light on How Children’s Brains Memorize Facts

A new neuroimaging study could help explain how the brain reorganizes itself as children learn math facts.

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