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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 19, 2024·6 min read

          Brain Models Reveal How We Process Life’s Small Surprises

          Researchers trained computer models to predict everyday events, revealing that responding to uncertainty, rather than just prediction errors, improved understanding. This challenges the idea that surprises alone drive event comprehension and suggests the brain may use dual mechanisms.
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          ·November 18, 2024·4 min read

          Repurposed Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Improve Memory

          Fampridine, used for improving walking in multiple sclerosis, may also enhance working memory in individuals with schizophrenia or depression. A study found that the drug significantly improved working memory in participants with initially poor performance, but had no effect on those with strong baseline memory.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 15, 2024·5 min read

          How Stressful Events Alter Memories

          Researchers have discovered how stress disrupts memory specificity, leading to generalized aversive memories—a hallmark of PTSD. Stress increases endocannabinoid release, enlarging memory engrams in the brain, which triggers fearful responses to unrelated, safe situations.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 15, 2024·4 min read

          Brain Circuits for Spatial Memory and Navigation Identified

          Researchers have identified two neural circuits in the retrosplenial cortex (RSC) that are critical for spatial navigation and memory storage. The M2-projecting pathway links spatial thought to action, while the AD-projecting pathway supports location-specific memory.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 14, 2024·5 min read

          Neural Flexibility: Prioritizing Memories to Guide Behavior

          Male worms can activate two conflicting memories—mating and starvation—when encountering the same odor, but only one influences their behavior.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 13, 2024·6 min read

          Adults Learn Skills Faster, but Kids Retain Them Better With Sleep

          Contrary to common beliefs, adults can learn new motor skills faster than children, but children retain these skills better due to more effective sleep-driven memory consolidation. In a recent study, adults showed faster skill acquisition, while children demonstrated superior retention after sleep.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 11, 2024·4 min read

          Astrocytes Play Role in Deciding the Fate of Memories

          Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating astrocytes in mice using optogenetics, scientists found that acidifying these cells after a traumatic experience leads to forgetting the memory over time, while alkalinizing them preserves it long-term. This suggests astrocytes significantly influence emotional memory retention and could inform treatments for conditions like PTSD.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 11, 2024·6 min read

          Asthma Linked to Memory Deficits in Children

          A recent study highlights a connection between asthma and memory difficulties in children, with earlier onset linked to slower memory development over time. In testing episodic memory in children aged 9-10, researchers found that those with asthma scored lower than their peers without the condition.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·November 9, 2024·4 min read

          Cells Beyond the Brain Show Surprising Memory Abilities

          New research reveals that cells outside the brain can store and process memories, challenging the view that memory is limited to neurons. Scientists found that non-brain cells, when exposed to spaced chemical signals, activated a "memory gene" similarly to neurons.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 7, 2024·5 min read

          How the Brain Links Old and New Memories for Adaptive Learning

          Researchers have revealed a neural mechanism in the brain that enables memories to integrate across different times and experiences. This study, conducted in mice, shows that memories are replayed and reactivated not only after significant events but also in ways that connect them with previous, related experiences. The findings highlight how memories are dynamically updated, supporting both adaptive processes like learning and potentially maladaptive ones like PTSD.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 6, 2024·6 min read

          Astrocytes’ Role in Memory Storage and Recall Uncovered

          Astrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, have been shown to work alongside neurons to store and recall memories, reshaping our understanding of memory mechanisms. Researchers found that specific astrocytes express the c-Fos gene during memory formation, influencing neuron communication to store memories.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 1, 2024·5 min read

          Air Pollution Linked to Poor Learning and Memory in Kids

          Exposure to ammonium nitrate, a component of fine particulate pollution from agricultural emissions, is associated with reduced learning and memory in children. This type of pollution, also linked to neurodegenerative risks in adults, highlights how air quality impacts brain health across ages.
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