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Featured Neuroscience

·February 27, 2015·2 min read

Study Challenges Theory on Unconscious Memory System in the Brain

New research using EEG technology explores the role the hippocampus plays in unconscious memory.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 26, 2015·3 min read

Bumblebees Make False Memories Too

A new study explores false memory in bumble bees.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 24, 2015·3 min read

How Brain Waves Guide Memory Formation

The hippocampus and prefrontal cortex use two different brain wave frequencies to communicate when the brain learns to associate unrelated objects, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 18, 2015·4 min read

Nicotine Metabolite Amplifies Action of the Primary Chemical Messenger for Memory and Learning

A new study reports nicotine's primary metabolite supports memory and learning by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger in both.

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·February 16, 2015·3 min read

Human Neural Stem Cells Restore Cognitive Functions Impaired by Chemotherapy

A new study reports human neural stem cells show promise for reversing cognitive impairments following chemotherapy.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·February 12, 2015·2 min read

A Brain System that Appears To Compensate for Autism, OCD, and Dyslexia

People with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, OCD and dyslexia appear to compensate for dysfunction by relying on declarative memory.

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Featured Psychology

·February 12, 2015·2 min read

Study Shows Older Adults Struggle to Recall Names When Music Is Playing

For older adults, background music can interfere with memory recall tasks.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 11, 2015·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios

According to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.