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·February 18, 2014·2 min read

A Circuit for Change

Researchers identify a region of the hippocampus which is sensitive to small changes in familiar context.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 5, 2013·4 min read

Recurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting Memories

A new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.

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·October 3, 2013·2 min read

How Depression Blurs Memories

The more depressed a person is, the harder it is for them to distinguish between similar items or experiences, a new study finds.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Cell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’s

Using transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.

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·September 25, 2013·2 min read

Study Finds Link Between Commonly Prescribed Statin and Memory Impairment

Researchers have found a link between a commonly prescribed statin drug and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

This image is a stylized diagram of the hippocampus. The parahippocampal gyrus labeled at bottom center.

Featured Psychology

·September 25, 2013·1 min read

Feelings Forge Stronger Memories

A new study reports bad experiences enhance memory formation about places.

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Featured Neurology

·September 20, 2013·2 min read

Memory Related Brain Network Shrinks with Aging

Researchers find brain regions associated with memory shrink as adults age. This decrease in size is more pronounced in those who later develop neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.