Nature52m
How stress can disrupt memory and lead to anxiety
In mice, stress altered the way that the brain packaged memories, resulting in an unnecessary fear response — but drugs were ...
Neural circuits reveal new insights into how we navigate space and store memories
Researchers led by the University of California, Irvine are the first to reveal how two neural circuits located in the ...
Armed robbery in Revesby13h
UC Irvine Study Unveils Space Navigation, Memory Insights
Irvine, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 - Researchers led by the University of California, Irvine are the first to reveal how two neural circuits located in the ...
Association for Psychological Science15h
Too Many Connections? How Aging Impacts Memory and Recall
How does the brain’s memory function change as we grow older? What recent discoveries are helping us understand these changes ...
EurekAlert!15h
New insight into brain stability: the key role of NMDA receptors
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor (NMDAR)—long studied primarily for ...
How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health
Mitochondria play an essential role in maintaining cellular health. When damaged, they are removed through a recycling ...
Scientific American16h
Developing Expertise Improves the Brain’s Ability to Concentrate
The Mathematical Mind Offers Neuroscientists a Master Class in Concentration Expertise bulks up the brain’s ability to think ...
Memory Is Not Confined to Our Brains, Scientists Discover
"Learning and memory are generally associated with brains and brain cells alone, but our study shows that other cells in the ...