FeaturedNeuroscience·May 17, 2016·4 min readHow Does Memory Work?Researchers explain some of the biological mechanisms behind memory consolidation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2016·4 min readA Back-Up Plan for Memory StorageResearchers report they have discovered a backup for memory storage that comes into play when the molecular mechanism for primary long term memory storage fails.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2016·4 min readNew Learning Rule For Pattern CompletionResearchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2016·3 min readREM Sleep is a Keystone of Memory Formation in MiceA new study provides evidence that REM sleep does play a vital role in memory formation, at least in mice.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2016·6 min readIntravenous Ketamine May Rapidly Reduce Suicidal Thinking in Depressed Patients: Small StudyRepeat intravenous treatment with low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine quickly reduced suicidal thoughts in a small group of patients with treatment-resistant depression, a new study reports.Read More
Neurology·May 10, 2016·5 min readCould Yoga Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?A new study reports yoga and meditation can help reduce the cognitive and emotional problems that often precede the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2016·4 min readBrain Patterns Predict How Fast Adults Learn New LanguagesA five minute measurement of resting state brain activity may predict how quickly an adult learns a second language.Read More
NeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readEating Seafood Once a Week Could Slow Memory LossAccording to a new study, eating seafood and other Omega 3 rich foods at least once a week could help stave off age related memory loss.Read More
NeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2016·3 min readCan Running Barefoot Help Improve Working Memory?A new study reports running without your shoes could lead to better cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 6, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Gene Impairs Memory by Disrupting Brain’s ‘Playback System’According to researchers, the APOE4 gene may interfere with memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Business·May 6, 2016·2 min readBiotech Companies Given Green Light to Attempt to Regenerate Brains of the DeadCORDIS reports two US based biotech companies have been granted ethical permission to attempt to regenerate the brains of people declared clinically dead from TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2016·3 min readRemember to Forget: How Memories Can Intentionally Be ForgottenFindings have numerous potential applications, from diminishing harmful memories associated with PTSD, to developing educational tools, researchers say.Read More
