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·April 24, 2017·6 min read

Inconsistent Sleep Schedule Harms Attention and Creativity in Young Adults

Inconsistent sleep patterns are linked to a decline in attention and cognition, especially in younger adults, a new study reports.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Environmental ‘Memories’ Passed on for 14 Generations

Epigenetic memory of environmental changes can be passed on for at least 14 generations in C. elegans, a new study finds.

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·April 21, 2017·5 min read

Context and Distraction Skew What We Predict and Remember

A new study looks at how context can alter how we predict weight and what we are able to remember.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Preventing Seizure-Caused Damage to the Brain

Exosomes isolated from mesenchymal stem cells can limit brain damage caused by status epilepticus, a new study reports.

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·April 20, 2017·5 min read

Is Soda Bad For Your Brain?

Excess consumption of both regular and diet soda are associated with accelerated brain aging, smaller hippocampal volume and poor memory.

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·April 20, 2017·4 min read

Brain Stimulation Restores Memory During Lapses

Researchers report direct brain stimulation could help improve memory function.

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·April 20, 2017·5 min read

Study Shows Rapid Growth in Neuroscience Research

A new study evaluates the growth in neuroscience research between 2006 and 2015.

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·April 19, 2017·4 min read

Closer Look at Brain Circuits Reveals Important Role of Genetics

Researchers report neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory formation can form networks in the absence of synaptic activity.

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·April 19, 2017·7 min read

Human Umbilical Cord Blood Protein Rejuvenates Impaired Memory and Learning: Aging Mouse Study

A single protein obtained from umbilical cord blood of newborn babies boosted brain function and cognition in aging mice, researchers report.

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·April 19, 2017·5 min read

Antibody Helps Detect Protein Implicated in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring Tau levels in the blood.

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·April 17, 2017·5 min read

Think Brain Games Make You Smarter? Think Again

A new study finds little evidence that brain training games can improve your memory in any meaningful way.

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·April 14, 2017·3 min read

Music as Medicine: Using Music to Help Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients

Music could have unexpected benefits for those with Alzheimer's disease.

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