Neurology·February 8, 2012·2 min readScientists Boost Memory by Stimulating Key Site in BrainMechanism holds potential for improving recall in dementia patients. Have you ever gone to the movies and forgotten where you...Read More
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Electrophysiology·December 29, 2011·3 min readBrain’s Connective Cells Are Much More Than GlueGlia cells also regulate learning and memory, new TAU research finds. Glia cells, named for the Greek word for “glue,”...Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2013·5 min readGone, But Not ForgottenResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2013·4 min readRecurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting MemoriesA new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.Read More