semantic memory

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·September 25, 2021·5 min read

Mice’s Learning Skills Help Researchers Pinpointing Brain Areas Where Acquired Knowledge Is Stored

Study finds part of the category knowledge is already present in the early visual brain areas, revealing how widespread semantic memories are stored throughout the brain.

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·September 2, 2021·3 min read

Why Words Become Harder to Remember as We Get Older

Researchers reveal the neurobiological basis of why we often find it more difficult to find the right words as we age.

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·July 24, 2021·6 min read

What Types of Memories Are Forgotten in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Reduction of semantic memory could be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease 12 years before onset. Researchers examine different types of memory loss associated with dementia.

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·May 26, 2021·4 min read

Memory Details Fade Over Time, With Only the Main Gist Preserved

While memories become less vibrant and detailed over time, the central gist of the memory is preserved.

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·April 25, 2019·3 min read

Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

Acute exercise in older adults has a positive impact on brain regions associated with memory and recall. Older adults who engaged in acute exercise had greater activation in the temporal gyrus, fusiform gyrus and hippocampus, resulting in increased semantic memory activation.

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·August 15, 2018·5 min read

Brain Networks Responsible for Naming Objects Identified

Researchers have identified specific brain networks that helps us associate objects with their names. The study sheds light on how the brain connects meaning to words and could help explain why people with neurodegenerative diseases often have problems naming every day objects.