FeaturedNeuroscience·July 25, 2013·5 min readNeuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice Brains and Locate Where Brain Stores False and Authentic Memory TracesNeuroscientists appear to have implanted memories in mice and appear to have located where the brain stores memory traces, both false and authentic.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 17, 2013·3 min readLow Doses of Psychedelic Drug Erases Conditioned Fear in MiceResearchers discover a low dose of psilocybin erased conditioned fear responses in mice. They suggest the agent could be a potential treatment for PTSD and related conditions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 15, 2013·3 min readForaging for Thought: New Insights into Our Working MemoryA new study pinpoints an effect which makes people turn their attention to something new, rather than dwell on their most recent thoughts. The findings could have implications for studying disorders such as ADHD and autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 12, 2013·2 min readVisualizing A Memory TraceWhole brain neuroimaging study reveals the neural networks involved in retrieving long-term memories during decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 2, 2013·3 min readPsychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein That Helps Form Long-Term MemoriesResearchers discover a pathway by which the brain controls a molecule critical to forming long-term memories, and is connected to some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2013·4 min readA Look Inside Children’s MindsUsing optical neuroimaging, researchers gain a better understanding of visual working memory in young children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·2 min read“Forrest Gump” Mice Show Too Much of a Good Thing Can be BadUsing a line of genetically modified mice, researchers discover boosting acetylcholine can disturb cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 17, 2013·2 min readPsychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein Involved in the Formation of Long-Term MemoriesResearchers have discovered a neural pathway in which the brain controls a specific molecule, connected to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia which is also critical to the formation of long term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2013·4 min readMemory-Boosting Chemical is Identified in MiceResearchers discover memory improved in mice after injecting them with a small, drug like molecule while studying how cells respond to biological stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2013·3 min readSleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional MemoryResearchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2013·4 min readScientists Map Process by Which Brain Cells Form Long-Term MemoriesResearchers have discovered how the Arc protein regulates neuronal activity, providing clues into the brain's ability to form long-term memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 3, 2013·3 min readManipulating Memory in the HippocampusModifying the levels of tomosyn protein in the hippocampus of mice, researchers noted over production of the protein led to a sharp decline in the ability to learn and memorize information.Read More
