FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·4 min readBetter Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 PeopleResearchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2014·2 min readMotor Cortex Shown to Play Active Role in Learning Movement PatternsResearchers discover the motor cortex plays an active role in learning new motor movements.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Discover How Key Protein Enhances Memory and LearningResearchers report the protein FABP5, usually associated with diseases such as cancer and psoriasis, enhances cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2014·3 min readDelving Deep into the BrainResearchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 22, 2014·4 min readScientists Identify Critical New Protein Complex Involved in Learning and MemoryResearchers have identified a protein complex that plays a critical, but previously unknown, role in memory and learning.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 16, 2014·5 min readEavesdropping on Brain Cell ChatterResearchers have been able to image changes in calcium levels in astrocytes.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2014·3 min readSynapses Stability in TransformationResearchers report synapses remain stable if their components grow and coordinate with one another.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2014·3 min readMemory Accuracy and Strength Can Be Manipulated During SleepResearchers discover memories of specific odors depend upon the brain's ability to learn, process and recall accurately during slow wave sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2014·2 min readWhat Songbirds Tell Us About How We LearnAccording to new research, the basal ganglia plays an important role for vocal learning across different species.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 3, 2014·1 min readDopamine and HippocampusResearchers demonstrate the role dopamine plays in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2014·4 min readNew Respect for Primary Visual CortexResearchers discover the V1 brain region performs complex sequence learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 27, 2014·3 min readResearchers Pinpoint Neurons Where Select Memories GrowResearchers pinpoint a number of neurons in the brain where certain types of memory occur.Read More
