Major surgery can trigger different patterns of cognitive alterations depending on previous presence, or absence, of Alzheimer's pathologies. Read More
Study implicates the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with information processing about the self, in self-bias memory. Read More
Lower white blood cell count associated with HIV infection was linked to decreased volume in the hippocampus and thalamus. Read More
While 40% of people with primary progressive aphasia have underlying Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests they may not develop the memory problems associated with Alzheimer's. Read More
Pyramidal cells in the CA2 region of the hippocampus are responsible for storing critical timing information. Read More
Young adults are more likely to recall and share information pertaining to politics and government policy if it is presented in a humorous, entertaining manner. Read More
Resting is no substitute for deep sleep when it comes to keeping up with the intensive performance demands of daily life. Read More
Routine eye exams could help identify changes associated with cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes. Read More
Using over a century of data from other pandemics, and applying knowledge about the current COVID-19 infection, researchers predict the long term effects coronavirus will have on the brain and nervous system. Read More
People with spinal cord injuries have the same brain activity during processing speed tasks as healthy older adults. The findings suggest the theory of accelerated cognitive aging following SCI is correct. Read More
Study reveals how our brains navigate physical spaces and how we are able to keep track of other people's locations. Read More
While people with aphantasia lack visual imagery ability, they have intact spatial memory. Findings suggest mental imagery recall and spatial memory may be stored differently in the brain. Read More
