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·November 6, 2017·4 min read

Blame Tired Brain Cells For Mental Lapses After Poor Sleep

UCLA researchers report sleep deprivation prevents neurons from correctly connecting with each other, resulting in temporary cognitive lapses in visual perception and memory.

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·November 6, 2017·4 min read

Higher Brain Glucose Levels May Mean More Severe Alzheimer’s

A new NIH study reveals abnormalities in brain glucose metabolism could be linked to the severity of Alzheimer's pathology.

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·November 6, 2017·5 min read

Saving Neurons May Offer New Approach for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, the compound P7C3 may help to protect against neuron death and memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease without altering the buildup of amyloid plaques or neurofibrillary tangles in rat brains.

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·November 6, 2017·5 min read

Howard Eichenbaum, PhD – Superhero in a Sweater Vest

Loren DeVito pays tribute to her dear friend and mentor, the leading memory researcher, Dr. Howard Eichenbaum, who recently passed away.

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·November 5, 2017·4 min read

Experimental Brain Technology Can Rewind Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can help to reverse some of the signs of Alzheimer's disease. So long as patients receive the treatments, cognitive decline appears to halt and, in some cases, cognitive abilities improve.

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·November 5, 2017·4 min read

Why Our Brains Need Sleep, and What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough

From consolidating memories to cleaning out toxins in the brain that accumulate during waking hours, researchers explore why sleep is so important and what happens when we don't get enough.

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·November 4, 2017·4 min read

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.

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·November 3, 2017·7 min read

Electron Microscopy Uncovers Unexpected Connections in Fruit Fly Brain

Microscopy technology allows researchers to discover new connections in brain areas associated with memory and learning in fruit flies.

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·November 3, 2017·6 min read

Mechanism That Helps Us Inhibit Unwanted Thoughts Identified

GABA concentration within the hippocampus may predict a person's ability to block memory retrieval and prevent unwanted thoughts from occurring, a new study reports.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

How Do Adult Brain Circuits Regulate New Neuron Production?

UNC researchers have identified a brain circuit that runs from near the front of the brain to the hippocampus that helps to control neurogenesis.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Close Friends Linked to a Sharper Memory

A new PLOS ONE study reports superagers who maintain positive friendships have better cognitive ability and slower memory decline that peers who do not maintain strong social networks.

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·November 1, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Beats Distraction to Retain Memories

A new study reveals a mechanism that may explain how the brain is able to retain memories when faced with distraction. The findings could help with the development of new artificial neural networks and AI technology.