A new theory states self-deception helps people to remain motivated when faced with difficult situations.
A new theory suggests consciousness is a state tied to complex cognitive operations, and not a passive basic state that automatically prevails when we are awake.
Memories of objects from stressful situations rely on similar neural activity to memories of the stressful events themselves.
The olfactory system works in combination with the brain's reward and aversion systems in both learning and memory formation.
H3 acetylation of basal neural precursor cells may have been an important factor in the evolution of the human neocortex.
People influence the construction of past events on three processing levels, and that occurs unconsciously and automatically.
Exercise has a two-fold effect on those with depression. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and increases the brain's ability to change, researchers report.
Using virtual reality technology, researchers found the faulty alignment of prosthetics resulted in a measurable loss in performance for users.
At the site of injury, nerves release a protein called CXCL12 which attracts growing nerve fibers and keeps them trapped in place. This prevents the nerve fibers from growing in the correct direction to bridge the injury site.
An increase in theta oscillations in the hippocampus help make learning and subsequent memory more efficient.
Protein hyper-interleukin-6, a "designer protein" that has to be produced via genetic engineering, enabled a paralyzed mouse to walk again.
An EEG study of couples embarking on romantic gestures, such as hugging and kissing, reveal positive emotions are mainly processed in the left hemisphere of the brain.
