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·May 16, 2019·2 min read

Flexibility of working memory from random connections

Researchers present a new model that may explain the flexibility of working memory.

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·April 18, 2016·5 min read

Lost Your Train of Thought? Brain’s ‘Stopping’ System May Be to Blame

A new study reports the brain system involved in interrupting body movements also can put the breaks on our stream of thought.

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·March 19, 2020·1 min read

Researchers find key to keep working memory working

Acetylcholine helps muscarinic M1 receptors in the prefrontal cortex to maintain information in working memory. As acetylcholine actions at M1 receptors are reduced in conditions which affect working memory, such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease, researchers report the M1 receptor may serve as a potential therapeutic target to restore working memory.

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·January 31, 2022·5 min read

‘Traveling’ Nature of Brain Waves May Help Working Memory Work

Researchers measured how brain waves travel in the prefrontal cortex during working memory tasks.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

How Working Memory Provides a Link Between Perception and Anticipated Action

Working memory stores different types of information in flexible codes which provide optimal outcomes for all possible courses of action.

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·September 7, 2017·7 min read

Intermittent Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Memory

Electrically stimulating the nucleus basalis of Meynert elevated acetylcholine levels and helped improve working memory, a new study reports.

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·July 10, 2018·6 min read

Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

A new study reveals students who reside in buildings without access to air conditioners during heat waves fare worse when it comes to cognitive function, reaction times and working memory.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·October 25, 2019·4 min read

Schizophrenia risk gene linked to cognitive deficits

SETD1A, a gene associated with schizophrenia, stunts the growth and branching of dendrites and reduces the number of dendritic spines. Reinstating the normal expression of SETD1A in mouse models restored working memory function.

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·October 6, 2015·4 min read

Older Patients Recover More Slowly From Concussions

According to a new study, older individuals have a harder time recovering from concussions.

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·July 20, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

Researchers say teens who start drinking prior to age 15 and who also binge drink are more likely to have memory problems as adults. Additionally, early binge drinking may indicate later risk for developing alcoholism.

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Brain Cancer Featured Psychology

·October 12, 2015·6 min read

Improving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive Training

A new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 27, 2022·4 min read

Sharing Behavior Among Young Children May Be Related to Their Counting Skills

A young child's counting skills are the single biggest predictor of their ability to participate in fair sharing behaviors. Prompting children to count improves their pro-social sharing behaviors, researchers say.

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working memory

Flexibility of working memory from random connections

Lost Your Train of Thought? Brain’s ‘Stopping’ System May Be to Blame

Researchers find key to keep working memory working

‘Traveling’ Nature of Brain Waves May Help Working Memory Work

How Working Memory Provides a Link Between Perception and Anticipated Action

Intermittent Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Memory

Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

Schizophrenia risk gene linked to cognitive deficits

Older Patients Recover More Slowly From Concussions

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

Improving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive Training

Memory Boosting Power of Flavanols in Aging Adults

Happiness Now or Later? The Impact of Timing on Well-being

Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

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