FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 12, 2014·2 min readA Gene Linked to Disease Found to Play a Critical Role in Normal Memory DevelopmentResearchers report huntingtin plays a critical role in long-term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2014·2 min readNew Study Points to a Brain Region Key to Contextual MemoriesA new study points to previously understudied area of the brain as essential for forming the basis of contextual memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2014·2 min readImportant Advance in Brain Mapping and MemoryA new study sheds light on how visual information is transformed into short term memory.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2014·4 min readMemory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain’s Lesser Known CellsResearchers show astrocytes are vital in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 24, 2014·5 min readA Protein Couple Controls Flow of Information into the Brain’s Memory CenterResearchers identify how two specific proteins affect connections between neurons and neurotransmission into the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2014·2 min readStress Hormones Promote Brain’s Building of Negative MemoriesResearchers report cortisol can strengthen negative memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 21, 2014·1 min readMissing Sleep May Hurt Your MemoryLack of sleep can lead to errors in memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscience·July 9, 2014·3 min readDoctors Have Ethical Obligation to Educate, Protect Athletes from ConcussionThe AAN states doctors have an ethical obligation to educate and protect athletes from sports concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2014·5 min readRestoring Active Memory Program Poised to LaunchDARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 30, 2014·3 min readPotential Drug Target for PTSD PreventionResearchers identify a drug which appears to make memories of fearsome events less durable in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 27, 2014·4 min readBad LearningResearchers discover a new form of neurotransmission which influences the long term memory created by addictive drugs.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2014·3 min readEarly Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the BrainA new study reports stresses experienced in early life could change areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory and emotional processing.Read More
