Researchers Discover New Mnemomic Networks in the Brain
The medial temporal lobe (MTL) houses the human memory system. Broadly, it contains the hippocampus, parahippocampal cortex, perirhinal cortex, and entorhinal cortex. “One big challenge…
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“Paradigm Shifting” Discovery – Researchers Challenge Fundamental Principles of Molecular Neuroscience
Uncovering the mechanisms of memory could pave the way for innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and various other neurological conditions. Researchers from the University of Colorado…
A Sense of Order – The Unique Trait That Sets Us Apart From Other Animals
Remembering the order of information is crucial when engaging in dialogues, organizing daily activities, or pursuing education. A recent study in the scientific journal PLOS…
Beyond Faces: Stanford Study Reveals Broader Memory Challenges in Children With Autism
Stanford Medicine researchers have demonstrated that memory challenges in autism are not limited to facial recognition. This discovery indicates a broader involvement of memory in…
A Whiff of Genius: Simple Fragrance Method Boosts Cognitive Capacity by 226%
Sweet Smell of Success: Simple Fragrance Method Produces Major Memory Boost When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every…
“Forgetting” Might Not Be a Bad Thing – Scientists Propose That It Could Be a Functional Feature of the Brain
Neuroscientists have unveiled initial findings from experiments investigating the concept that “forgetting” might not be a bad thing, and that it may represent a form…
Sweet Memories: Sugars Affect Brain “Plasticity” Helping With Learning, Memory, Recovery
Researchers find that sulfate groups on glycosaminoglycans influence brain plasticity in mice, offering insights into human memory processes and potential therapies for neural damages. Can…
Biosensor Vision: Revealing the Crucial Role of Insulin-like Hormones in Brain Plasticity
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute discovered a mechanism where the insulin superfamily of hormones, specifically IGF1 and IGF2, are locally produced and released by…
How Yoga Could Help Older Women Ward Off Alzheimer’s
A study conducted by UCLA Health reveals that Kundalini yoga increases brain activity in a region impacted by stress and linked to memory decline. A…
Researchers Have Discovered Central Mechanism Behind Cognitive Decline Associated With Normal Aging
Researchers at CU Anschutz suggest that their findings may pave the way for the development of novel drugs and therapies aimed at managing the typical…
Not Empty Shells: New Findings Debunk Popular Belief About Dementia
According to a recent doctoral thesis recently presented at Linköping University, Sweden, people with dementia still have the ability to learn new things despite their…
Simple Brain Hack Could Boost Learning and Improve Mental Health
The act of pretending to be an art thief supercharges people’s memory of paintings, thanks to their heightened curiosity. Adopting a curious mindset over a…
Scientists Uncover Molecular Mechanisms Behind Childhood Memory Development
How do our brains develop the ability to form particular memories? A pioneering preclinical study conducted by a research group at The Hospital for Sick…
New Study: Middle-Aged Running Keeps “Old” Adult-Born Neurons “Wired”
A new study reveals how exercise helps maintain memory function during aging. Aging is often linked with a decrease in cognitive functions. The hippocampus and…
Aging With Optimism: Yale Study Links Positive Attitudes to Cognitive Restoration
Research conducted by the Yale School of Public Health discovered that elderly individuals suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a prevalent form of memory loss,…
Scientists Discover a New Potential Way To Stop Dementia Progression
Scientists from the University of Helsinki have successfully demonstrated that a compound known as a PREP inhibitor can prevent the build-up of a harmful protein…
Enhancing Memory With Deep-Brain Stimulation During Sleep
Researchers also report first direct evidence supporting main theory for how human memory is consolidated during sleep. While it’s known that sleep plays a crucial…
Forget Me Not: How Flavanols Fight Age-related Memory Loss
A study by researchers from Columbia and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard links age-related memory loss to a diet low in flavanols—nutrients found in fruits and…