Researchers describe in detail the underlying neurobiology of the "world's second most famous amnesiac", EP, who suffered profound memory loss after damage to key portions of his brain. Read More
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When the activity of a molecule that is normally elevated during viral infections is inhibited in the brain, mice learn... Read More
Researchers combined genetic data with neuroimaging in order to identify genes associated with amyloid plaque deposits in Alzheimer's disease patients. The study is believed to be the first genome-wide association study of plaque deposits using a specialized PET scan tracer that binds to amyloid. Read More
MicroRNAs key to memory and learning process. Studying tiny bits of genetic material that control protein formation in the brain,... Read More
Daily physical exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, even in people over the age of 80, according to... Read More
New research released from the University of Florida suggests the production of new nerve cells within the Hippocampus could prevent memory loss and assist in improving memory. Read More
Early changes to the inferior frontal junction observed in early dementias A key misplaced yet again? Unable to recall a... Read More
Could veterans of war, rape victims and other people who have seen horrific crimes someday have the traumatic memories that... Read More
We know from experience that particular smells are almost inseparable in our minds with memories, some vague and others very... Read More
Just as the familiar sugar in food can be bad for the teeth and waistline, another sugar has been implicated... Read More
Simply activating a tiny number of neurons can conjure an entire memory. Our fond or fearful memories — that first... Read More
A new study suggests that blood may hold clues to whether post-menopausal women may have an increased risk for brain damage that can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of stroke. Read More
