How Gender and Race Can Make You Forgettable
Several years ago at an academic conference, Michèle Belot recalls having a conversation with a fellow participant who was convinced she had authored a research…
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Dreaming Away Dementia: Berkeley Research Shows Deep Sleep Alleviates Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
University of California, Berkeley sleep scientists say that deep sleep might help alleviate some of dementia’s most devastating outcomes. Deep sleep may help protect against…
Unlock Your Brain’s Potential: How To Exercise Your Way to a Sharper Mind
Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function in later life. But maintaining an exercise routine throughout adulthood is best for…
New Side Effect of COVID-19 Discovered: “Face Blindness”
A Dartmouth College study discovered impairments in both face recognition and navigational abilities. A recent Dartmouth study published in the journal Cortex has revealed that…
Stay Sharp: Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults
Even those with genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease see benefits. According to a decade-long study of older adults in China, recently published in The BMJ,…
Scientists Discover That This Sport Can Train the Brain, May Help Fight Cognitive Decline
According to recent research from McMaster University, orienteering — a sport that combines athleticism, navigational skills, and memory — may serve as an effective intervention…
Bioinspired Neural Network Model Can Store Significantly More Memories
Researchers have developed a new model inspired by recent biological discoveries that shows enhanced memory performance. This was achieved by modifying a classical neural network….
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better? Columbia Neuroscientists Identify Specific Neural Mechanism Responsible
Neuroscientists at Columbia Engineering have discovered a specific neural mechanism in the human brain that tags information with emotional associations for enhanced memory. Many individuals…
Serial Dependence Bias: Guessing Coins’ Value Quickly Demonstrates Cognitive Bias Mechanism
Does serial dependence bias affect higher- or lower-order processing of perception? A study led by Professor Shogo Makioka explored the serial dependence bias, finding that…
Surprising Findings: Our Memory for Objects Might Be Better Than We Think
Through a series of experiments, researchers evaluated individuals’ ability to recall the location and timing of an object – spatial and temporal memory, respectively –…
Replacing Just 7 Minutes of Sedentary Behavior Every Day Could Boost Mid-Life Brain Power
Losing as little as 6-7 minutes per day to sedentary behavior or low-intensity activities has been linked to a decline in cognitive function, according to…
Compound in Mushrooms Discovered To Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier…
Recovering “Hidden Knowledge” – How an Asthma Medication Could Restore Memories
Students often sacrifice sleep to study for exams, but lack of sleep can negatively impact memory. Now, University of Groningen neuroscientist Robbert Havekes has found…
Paving the Way for New PTSD Treatments – Scientists Reveal How the Brain Stores Remote Fear Memories
A study conducted by UC Riverside researchers on mice may pave the way for new innovative treatments for individuals with PTSD. A mouse study from…
Surprising Discovery: MIT Neuroscientists Find That Adult Brain Is Filled With Millions of “Silent Synapses”
The ability of the adult brain to form new memories and absorb new information may be explained by these immature connections. MIT neuroscientists have found…
Glial Brain Cells Help Memory Along – Previously Unknown Mechanism for Spatial Learning Discovered
Study at the University of Bonn elucidates previously unknown mechanism for spatial learning. There are two fundamentally different cell types in the brain, neurons, and…
The Hidden Cost of Face Masks: Study Shows Negative Impact on Cognitive Performance
According to research from the University of Queensland, face masks can temporarily disrupt decision-making in certain situations. New research from the University of Queensland demonstrates…
Improving Memory: New Study Finds That Moderate Stress Is Actually Good for You
Mild levels of stress can actually be beneficial for your body by forcing it to optimize brain cognition and bodily functions. New research from the…