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Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

·July 18, 2016·6 min read

Infantile Memory Study Points to Critical Periods in Early-Life Learning for Brain Development

A new study on infantile memory formation in rats points to the importance of critical periods in early-life learning on functional development of the brain.

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·July 18, 2016·4 min read

Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain: Defining and Measuring Human Intelligence

Researchers have identified how different parts of the brain interact with each other at different times in order to discover how intellect works.

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·July 15, 2016·4 min read

Cinnamon Aids Learning Ability: Mouse Study

According to a new study, mice determined to have poor learning ability appeared be become better learners after being fed cinnamon.

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·July 15, 2016·4 min read

Bird-Brained? Scientists Show Newborn Ducklings Can Acquire Notions of ‘Same’ and ‘Different’

A new study reveals newly hatched ducklings can quickly acquire the concepts of 'same' and 'different'.

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·July 14, 2016·3 min read

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.

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·July 14, 2016·4 min read

Ability to Turn Off Genes in Brain May Be Crucial for Learning and Memory

Genes stuck in the "on" position can lead to faulty brain wiring that affects learning and memory, a new study reports.

Image shows the CA1 hippocampal area of a mouse brain.

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·July 7, 2016·5 min read

Mouse Study Sheds Light on How the Brain Draws a Map to a Destination

Researchers track real time brain activity in mice to gain better insight into how the brain stores and organizes information.

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·July 7, 2016·4 min read

Baby Talk: How Parent-Child Communication From Birth to Three Sets the Stage for Success

Researchers offer specific guidance to parents about just what kind of talk is most important, and at what ages and stages in a child’s growth.

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·July 1, 2016·4 min read

The Relentless Dynamism of the Adult Brain

Researchers observe how adult neurons form and evolve in the olfactory bulb of mice.

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·June 30, 2016·6 min read

MRI Technique Induces Strong and Enduring Visual Associations

Researchers induce people to perceive colors that were't really there and provide evidence that the V1 and V2 visual areas are capable of associative learning.