Using a line of genetically modified mice, researchers discover boosting acetylcholine can disturb cognitive function. Read More
A group of neurons in the hippocampal formation sense which direction the head is pointed, a new study reports. Read More
A new study sheds light on how learning the layout of a new environment and accessing the information from memory, is represented in the brain. Read More
Vision appears to play a more dominant role than motor movements when it comes to encoding memory of large-scale spaces. The findings address a long-standing debate as to whether or not body movements aid the learning of physical spaces. Read More
Researchers target the cortical hippocampal network with non-invasive brain stimulation to help improve precise memory. Read More
People use geometrical relationships to help orient themselves, a new study reports. Read More
A new study fills in major gaps in research about the brain's so-called 'GPS system'. Read More
New findings from virtual reality study could help provide treatments for those with memory problems, study reports. Read More
Researchers report on the epigenetic effect of early life stress. In a new study, researchers reveal mice who experienced stress in the first few weeks of life showed deterioration in memory, learning and maternal behaviors. Behavioral changes were seen in their later offspring, regardless of sex. Read More
Researchers show that object permanence abilities in cockatoos are at the same level of apes and four year old children. Read More
The prefrontal cortex goes goes through a rearrangement during adolescence, where it forms a significant number of new connections to the hippocampus, a new study reports. Read More
Scientists have discovered that significantly more neurons are generated in the brains of older animals if the signaling molecule Dickkopf-1 is turned off. The results give rise to the question whether the function of Dickkopf-1 may be turned off using drugs to prevent age related cognitive decline. Read More
