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This shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 1, 2015·3 min read

Stem Cell Discovery Sheds Light on How the Brain Regulates Mood and Memory

Researchers have identified two types of stem cells in the hippocampus.

This shows the deposits of AB in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·June 1, 2015·6 min read

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.

This shows a brain surrounded by musical notes.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2015·5 min read

Training the Brain to Become Pitch Perfect

A new study reports absolute pitch can be learned.

Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.

This image illustrates the experimental set up.

Featured Psychology

·May 28, 2015·5 min read

Sleep Away Your Social Biases

Habitual reactions to others could be altered during sleep based intervention, a new study reports.

This image shows a geometric blue pattern in the shape of a brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 28, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Reactivate Lost Memories With Optogenetics

A new study claims researchers have been able to reactivate memories which could not otherwise be retrieved by using optogenetics.

This shows a model for presynaptic effects of miR-137, a specific microRNA.

Featured Genetics

·May 26, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Master Gene Regulator That Could Contribute to Schizophrenia

Findings could point to a new target to treat schizophrenia.

This image shows old footballs laying on a field.

Featured Neurology

·May 18, 2015·5 min read

Memory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During Concussion

A new study reports some former NFL players who lost consciousness due to concussion while playing have smaller hippocampal volume and score lower on memory tests.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 18, 2015·4 min read

New Math Model Shows How Neural Networks Create Memories

Researchers develop a new mathematical model to help better understand how the brain forms, and loses, memories.

This image is Camillo Golgi's drawing of a hippocampus stained using the silver nitrate method.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 13, 2015·3 min read

Hippocampus Shape Affects How Well Individuals Perform in Memory Tests

A new study reports people with a broader hippocampus tend to perform better on certain memory tests.

Featured Psychology

·May 5, 2015·6 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Method Detrimental to IQ Scores

A new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 1, 2015·4 min read

Long Term Cosmic Ray Exposure Causes Lasting Cognitive Impairment in Astronauts

New research reports galactic cosmic rays cause significant damage to the central nervous system and results in cognitive impairments for astronauts on extended space flights.