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·June 12, 2014·4 min read

Synchronized Brain Waves Enable Rapid Learning

Brain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports.

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·June 5, 2014·4 min read

Sleep after Learning Strengthens Connections Between Brain Cells and Enhances Memory

Sleep after learning encourages growth of dendritic spines, a new study reports.

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·May 30, 2014·2 min read

How Brains Remember and Correct

Researchers detect brief bursts of neural activity oscillating in two specific areas of a mouse brain just before the animal makes a correct choice, either when planning an action or correcting a mistake.

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·May 27, 2014·2 min read

‘Sticky Synapses’ Can Impair New Memories by Holding on to Old Ones

Researchers discover so-called sticky synapses can impair new learning by excessively hard wiring old memories.

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·May 27, 2014·4 min read

Learning Early in Life May Help Keep Brain Cells Alive

A new study reports neurons survive better when mastering a task early in life.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·May 22, 2014·2 min read

Releasing the Brakes for Learning

Researchers discover learning processes in the brain are dynamically regulated by various types of interneurons.

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·May 21, 2014·3 min read

Neuroscience’s Grand Question

Researchers create a new theoretical model to understand how cells monitor and self regulate their properties.

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·May 13, 2014·2 min read

Human Learning Altered by Electrical Stimulation of Dopamine Neurons

Human reinforcement learning was modified by deep brain stimulation of substantia nigra dopamine containing neurons.

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·May 8, 2014·4 min read

Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People

Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.