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Newly formed emotional memories can be erased from the human brain.The findings may represent a breakthrough in research on memory and fear. This is shown by researchers from Uppsala University in a study being published by Science.
UCLA researchers have for the first time measured the activity of a brain region known to be involved in learning, memory and Alzheimer's disease during sleep. They discovered that the entorhinal cortex behaves as if it's remembering something, even under anesthesia, a finding that counters conventional theories about memory consolidation during sleep.
If only there were a way to forget that humiliating faux pas at last night's dinner party. It turns out there's not one, but two opposite ways in which the brain allows us to voluntarily forget unwanted memories, according to research.
A recent study indicates microRNAs may play a far more important role in memory formation than previously thought. The research suggests microRNA—miR-182 is involved in developing memory in the amgydala.
Fear responses can only be erased when people learn something new while retrieving the fear memory according to a new study.
A new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.
Researchers believe their synaptic homeostasis hypothesis of sleep challenges the theory that sleep strengthens brain connections.
Researchers report a particular set of cells in the hippocampus are responsible for memory problems following sleep deprivation.
Researchers link a single pair of neurons to sleep and memory consolidation in Drosophila.
Researchers report long term learning occurs after students have slept on new material.
