FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2015·5 min readA Time and Place For MemoriesA new study reports researchers have used neuroimaging technology to identify where the brain stores the time and place of real life memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2015·5 min readRetrieving Hidden Traumatic MemoriesAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism in the brain which can restore stress related and unconscious memories.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 14, 2015·4 min readNew Hope of Better Treatments For Alzheimer’s Disease Thanks to ‘Brainy’ MiceA new study reports that in behavioral tests, PDE4B inhibited mice showed enhanced cognitive abilities. The findings could help researchers develop new treatments for cognitive disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 13, 2015·4 min readLearning New Information is Easier When it is Composed of Familiar ElementsAccording to a new study, familiarity plays a crucial role in memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2015·5 min readNovel Memory Pathway Helps Us Recognize What’s New and What’s FamiliarResearchers have identified a novel neural network which processes incoming information based on whether it’s something we’ve experienced previously or not.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2015·3 min readA Mathematical Model for MemoryResearchers have developed a computer model which has allowed them to identify gene sets responsible for specific memory processes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 7, 2015·5 min readRepeat Failures for Those Who Remember Lapses in Self ControlA new study reports recalling failures in self control can lead people to repeat the actions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 7, 2015·5 min readEmotions Directly Influence Learning and Memory ProcessesResearchers report emotions directly influence the neurological processes associated with memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2015·3 min readBrain Structures Involved in Delayed Gratification IdentifiedResearchers implicate the hippocampus and nucleus accumbens in decisions that call for delayed gratification.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2015·4 min readNew Treatment Appears Effective In Blocking Drug Associated MemoriesResearchers report that a single injection of a new drug can block drug associated memories and prevent methamphetamine relapse in animal models.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2015·5 min readWords That Work Together Stay TogetherResearchers suggest people may modify language to group related words together.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·4 min readLow Scores on Thinking Skills Test Could Signify Increased Heart Attack RiskAccording to researchers, lower performance on thinking skills tests could signify an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in older people.Read More