FeaturedPsychology·July 9, 2014·2 min readUninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for LearningOne key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2014·5 min readRestoring Active Memory Program Poised to LaunchDARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2014·3 min readResearch Gives Unprecedented 3D View of Important Brain ReceptorResearchers provide a new 3D view of NMDA receptors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 27, 2014·4 min readBad LearningResearchers discover a new form of neurotransmission which influences the long term memory created by addictive drugs.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2014·3 min readEarly Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the BrainA new study reports stresses experienced in early life could change areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory and emotional processing.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 18, 2014·4 min readPortable Brain Mapping Device Allows Researchers to See Where Memory Fails Student VeteransUsing a portable brain mapping device, researchers discover limited prefrontal cortex activity among student veterans with PTSD when asked to recall information from simple memory tasks.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2014·2 min readClever Suppression in the BrainNew research suggest diversity of inhibiting neurons allows for more complex information processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 13, 2014·3 min readRescue of Alzheimers Memory Deficit Achieved by Reducing Excessive InhibitionResearchers discover a potential new drug target for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 12, 2014·4 min readSynchronized Brain Waves Enable Rapid LearningBrain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2014·4 min readSleep after Learning Strengthens Connections Between Brain Cells and Enhances MemorySleep after learning encourages growth of dendritic spines, a new study reports.Read More