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A newly identified link between two brain areas could influence eating behavior control. A recent study reveals that weaker connections between brain areas related to…
Recent research identifies “sharp wave-ripples” in the hippocampus as a brain mechanism that determines which daily experiences become permanent memories, with significant ripples during idle…
Everyone experiences aging in their own unique way, with factors like genetics, lifestyle, and environment playing a role in this process. Some individuals reach the…
Researchers from Osaka University find that mind wandering, especially when associated with less pleasurable and more vivid and imaginative self-generated thoughts, is associated with a…
Researchers using new imaging technology found that repetitive practice stabilizes and solidifies working memory circuits in mice, significantly enhancing task mastery and automaticity. “Practice makes…
During a brain scan, while engaging in a bystander intervention task, participants experiencing stress displayed distinct neural activation patterns compared to those who were not…
Researchers have mapped a brain circuit that mediates panic-like symptoms in mice, showcasing a novel brain pathway that could be a target for new panic…
Researchers at UCLA utilize a novel microscope to uncover changes in neuron activity during repeated training sessions. A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has…
The study findings highlight the crucial impact of sensory experiences on brain development. Scientists have long understood that our brains are structured into distinct areas,…
In a study of cells from nearly 400 ALS patients, MIT researchers identified genomic regions with chemical modifications linked to disease progression. An analysis revealed…
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have taken a first step in exploring a rather complex question: what is happening inside the brain of…
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists, it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do…
Fruit fly study reveals brain-cell circuitry that could underlie how creatures large and small see wavelengths of light as information-rich hues. Perceiving something – anything…
Exercise can rejuvenate brain immune cells and reduce aging effects, highlighting the need for tailored exercise programs to support cognitive health. New research published today…
UCLA Health research identifies a new memory state called spontaneous persistent inactivity. UCLA Health researchers have identified a process that memories while reducing metabolic costs,…
A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to control learning and memory in mice. The gene, called KDM5B has previously been linked…
A collaborative effort between Harvard and Google has led to a breakthrough in brain science, producing an extensive 3D map of a tiny segment of…
A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour has identified a brain activity pattern that helps prevent us from getting lost. Researchers at the University…