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·October 23, 2014·2 min read

Reminiscing Can Help Boost Mental Performance

Researchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by 'off task' mental activities, such as reminiscing.

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·October 22, 2014·2 min read

Light Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic Memory

Moderate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.

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·October 22, 2014·3 min read

Mathematical Model Shows How the Brain Remains Stable During Learning

Researchers have devised a new mathematical model which helps explain how the brain's networks can learn new information while remaining stable.

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·October 20, 2014·2 min read

Study Suggests Mental Rest and Reflection Boost Learning

A new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.

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·October 17, 2014·3 min read

How the Brain Leads Us to Believe We Have Sharp Vision

Researchers report our brain uses previous visual experiences to predict how blurred objects would look in sharper detail.

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·October 15, 2014·6 min read

Brain’s Compass Relies on Geometric Relationships

People use geometrical relationships to help orient themselves, a new study reports.

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·October 14, 2014·4 min read

Orphanage Care Linked to Thinner Brain Tissue in Regions Related to ADHD

A new neuroimaging study reports Romanian children who spent their early years in orphanages often have thinner brain tissue in cortical areas corresponding to attention and impulse control.

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·October 14, 2014·3 min read

Damage to Brain ‘Hubs’ Causes Extensive Impairment

Researchers provide a new perspective on injury impairs brain function.

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·October 10, 2014·1 min read

Similar But Different: New Discovery for Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers report people with PSP experience more severe and extensive cognitive impairments than those with Parkinson's disease.

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·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Erasing Memory With Light

Using optogenetics, researchers erase specific memories in mice.

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·October 8, 2014·3 min read

In a Battle of Brains, Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Bigger brains don't necessarily mean greater intelligence, at least in mice and rats, a new study reports. The findings could have major implications for the future of research into learning and behavior.