Using optical neuroimaging, researchers gain a better understanding of visual working memory in young children. Read More
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Researchers explain why we have trouble recalling specific shades of color. Read More
A person's working memory capacity is correlated with their brain's ability to actively ignore distraction, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers report synchrony of brain waves within three regions of the brain can 'break down' when visual working memory load becomes too extensive to handle. Read More
Trying to retain too much information in our working memory can lead to a breakdown in communication between areas of the brain responsible for maintaining it, researchers say. Read More
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and whose mothers have lower levels of education, have weaker brain activity in areas of the brain associated with working memory and are more likely to experience attention problems. Read More
