Brain Neurons Born Together Wire and Fire Together for Life
A new study finds that brain cells with the same “birthdate” are more likely to wire together into cooperative signaling circuits that carry out many…
A new study finds that brain cells with the same “birthdate” are more likely to wire together into cooperative signaling circuits that carry out many…
Recalling memories requires the cooperation of several brain regions. When you have a memorable evening at a restaurant, more than just the food stays in…
How can we use knowledge exploration to spark creativity? We must use all of our prior knowledge while trying to come up with a creative…
While thinking an unwanted thought could make it more likely to recur, people can proactively control this process. When trying to avoid an unwanted thought,…
Just after climbing the stairs, you walk into a room and scour the walls with your eyes. You pause and think, “what did I come…
The research was conducted by a team of neuroscientists from Tulane and Tufts universities. Experiencing a frightening event is likely something you’ll never forget. But…
Long-term insomnia symptoms may lead to impaired cognitive performance at retirement age. The University of Helsinki’s Helsinki Health Study evaluated the development of insomnia symptoms…
Neonatal brain injuries may be prevented or treated by using a gene-targeted strategy The results of new preclinical research published on June 15th in The…
Poor vision is often mistaken for cognitive impairments. According to a recent study from the University of South Australia (UniSA), millions of elderly adults with…
As the brain ages, a region in the hippocampus becomes imbalanced, causing forgetfulness. Researchers say understanding this region of the brain and its function may…
We’ve all done it at some point; a late night followed by an early rise, and copious amounts of caffeine to get through the day….
Scientists Identify How the Brain Links Memories HIV drug could combat middle-aged memory loss, research suggests. Our brains seldom record single memories—instead, they store memories…
Innovative brain-wide mapping study shows that “engrams,” the ensembles of neurons encoding a memory, are widely distributed, including among regions not previously realized. A new…
A brain region can proactively and reactively detect the need to inhibit unwanted memories. Forget what you saw: a brain region detects when you are…
Study provides new insights into how our visual memories are stored. A team of scientists has discovered how working memory is “formatted” — a finding…
A University of Iowa neuroscience research team has identified a fundamental biochemical mechanism underlying memory storage and has linked this mechanism to cognitive deficits in…
Cedars-Sinai researchers discover neurons that separate experience into segments, then help the brain ‘time travel’ and remember. In a study led by Cedars-Sinai, researchers have…
NIH-funded study identifies brain cells that form boundaries between discrete events. Researchers have identified two types of cells in our brains that are involved in…