FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2014·3 min readUsing Light to Understand the BrainUsing flashes of light, researchers 'read' and 'write' neural signals, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 19, 2014·7 min readLost Memories Might Be Able to Be Restored, Researchers ReportA new study reports long term memories might not be stored in synapses, as was previously thought.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·December 9, 2014·3 min readMultiple, Short Learning Sessions Strengthen Memory Formation in Fragile X SyndromeNew research could help children with fragile X syndrome to memorize new information learned.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 9, 2014·4 min readConsistent Distraction Does Not Hinder LearningResearchers report distraction does not necessarily hinder learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 8, 2014·2 min readShedding New Light on the Formation of Emotional Fear MemoriesA new study finds Hebbian plasticity is partially correct.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2014·4 min readBrain Activity after Smokers Quit Predicts Chances of RelapsingWorking memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2014·6 min readResearchers Identify Brain Regions That Encode Words, Grammar and StoryA new neuroimaging study identifies areas of the brain responsible for language processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 26, 2014·3 min readElderly Brains Learn, but Maybe Too MuchOlder people retain the mental flexibility needed to learn visual perception tasks, but are not as good as filtering out irrelevant information as younger people, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 25, 2014·2 min readResearchers Shed New Light on the Genetics of Memory PerformanceA new study takes significant steps in understanding how poor memory performance can be inherited.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2014·5 min readBrain’s Reaction to Virtual Reality Should Prompt Further StudyNew findings from virtual reality study could help provide treatments for those with memory problems, study reports.Read More
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