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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Link Between What We See and How We Remember ‘Breaks’ As We Age

A new study reports older adults exhibit greater eye movements, but this does not correlate with an increase in brain activity patterns. Researchers say, while the eyes and brain are taking in environmental information, the link to creating memories of what is seen weakens over a life time. Read More

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·July 30, 2018·3 min read

How Time Affects Learning

Researchers report people retain arbitrary associations when they learned the associations in short sessions spaced over a few weeks rather than one 20 minute session. Read More

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·June 14, 2018·4 min read

New Cell Type in Human Brain May Play Critical Role in Visual Search

Researchers have identified a new functional type of cell in the medial temporal lobe that may play an essential role in visual search. Read More

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Neural Activity Sheds Light on the Origins of Consciousness

A new EEG and fMRI study of epilepsy patients may reveal clues about the origins of consciousness. Researchers report activity in the frontal lobe changes 2 seconds before patients report an alteration in perception, and activity in the medial temporal lobe changes one second prior to them reporting. Read More

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·February 10, 2018·2 min read

Brain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe Epilepsy

Stimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications study reports. Read More

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·January 2, 2018·1 min read

Danger Changes How Rat Brains Store Information

According to researchers, the ability of a male rat's brain to store memory changes depending on whether the environment in which they acquire information is safe or dangerous. Read More

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Whole Brain Map of Electrical Connections Key to Forming Memories

A new, whole brain map of neural connectivity reveals low frequency activity rhythms drive communication between key areas involved in memory processing. Read More

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Early Stages of Dementia Reduce Human Face Memorization Ability

Kumamoto University researchers reveal people with MCI have a harder time memorizing human faces that their aging peers without the disorder. Additionally, researchers note, those with mild cognitive impairment express different gaze behavior while trying to memorize a face. Read More

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·November 6, 2017·4 min read

Blame Tired Brain Cells For Mental Lapses After Poor Sleep

UCLA researchers report sleep deprivation prevents neurons from correctly connecting with each other, resulting in temporary cognitive lapses in visual perception and memory. Read More

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·September 21, 2017·4 min read

Your Neurons Register Familiar Faces, Whether You Notice Them or Not

Whether we are consciously aware of seeing a familiar face and object or not, our brains actively notice. A new study sheds light on the nature of conscious perception. Read More