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·April 28, 2022·3 min read

New Brain Learning Mechanism Calls for Revision of Long-Held Neuroscience Hypothesis

Experimental observations conclude learning is mainly performed by neural dendrite trees as opposed to modifying solely through the strength of the synapses, as previously believed.

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·April 19, 2022·3 min read

People Learn Relevant Information Better During Stressful Event

People recall information better when the information is related to a stressful event, a new study reports.

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·April 1, 2022·4 min read

Learning Gains While We Sleep Originate From the Learning Process Itself and Not Just From Using the Brain

Learning consolidation that occurs during sleep is a result of the learning process, and is not simply due to neural processes and brain regions associated with learning.

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·March 22, 2022·3 min read

Oleic Acid, a Key to Activating the Brain’s ‘Fountain of Youth’

Oleic acid produced in the brain is an essential regulator of processes that enable memory, learning, and mood regulation. Oleic acid, which is abundant in olive oil, also promoted neurogenesis and increases cell proliferation.

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·March 17, 2022·6 min read

Long-Suspected Turbocharger for Memory Found in Brain Cells of Mice

Floods of calcium that originate from hippocampal neurons can also boost learning, a new study reports.

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·March 14, 2022·5 min read

Dancing Rats Show How the Brain Learns, Perfects, Then Unconsciously Performs a Skillful Movement

Study reveals how brain areas work together to train and perform a practiced skill.

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·March 10, 2022·4 min read

How Changes in the Neural Code Unlock the Brain’s Inner Learning

Findings shed light on how plastic and stable neural populations are able to co-exist in the brain.

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·March 10, 2022·6 min read

How Does the Brain Know Whether Our Actions Actually Make a Difference?

Findings reveal how the brain calculates controllability based on neural activity and behavior.

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·March 8, 2022·4 min read

Astrocyte Networks in the Mouse Brain Control Spatial Learning and Memory

In the brains of adult mice, astrocytes coupling contributes to neural functioning in the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with spatial memory and learning.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 2, 2022·5 min read

How to Help Humans Understand Robots

Applying theories from psychology and cognitive science may help humans learn to collaborate with robots faster and more effectively, researchers report.

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·February 25, 2022·4 min read

Children May Instinctively Know How to Do Division Even Before Hitting the Books

A child's ability to perform approximate calculations extends to true division. The findings may provide a basis for strategies for teaching mathematical concepts.

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·February 20, 2022·3 min read

How Recess Helps Students Learn

The combination of physical activity and social interactions children experience during recess helps reduce stress and improve focus back in the classroom.