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Learning and Memory
Learning: is the process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences. Memory: is the part of the brain where information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed.
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APR 23, 2020Technology
A decade ago, researchers hoped for a frontier of neuromorphic computing using a device known as ‘memristors&rsquo ...Written By: Nouran AminAPR 20, 2020Neuroscience
Neuroscientists from the Research Center of Neurology and Skoltech have found that noninvasive magnetic stimulation may ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 20, 2020Immunology
T cells go through a sort of “training” process throughout life, and scientists recently discovered that the ...Written By: Kara MarkerAPR 13, 2020Neuroscience
Neuroscientists from MIT have identified cell populations that encode different parts of an overall experience. Like the ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 05, 2020Neuroscience
In recent years, there’s been a surge of ‘brain-training’ apps making it to market. With claims from & ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 05, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
While advances in healthcare and medicine have increased life expectancies, the body still declines as it ages, causing ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 02, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
According to the CDC, in 2014 there were around 2.87 million incidences of TBI-related ER visits.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 29, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Older adults are more susceptible to infections and don't generate a robust immune response after a vaccination.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 29, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
The outermost layer of the brain is called the cerebral cortex, a relatively thin sheet of gray matter that performs a v ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 29, 2020Neuroscience
Around 5.5 million people in the US suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. Now, research has found that reducing the bod ...Written By: Annie LennonMAR 24, 2020Neuroscience
Researchers from Stanford University have created a way to connect the brain directly to silicon-based technologies. Hop ...Written By: Annie LennonMAR 21, 2020Chemistry & Physics
The Abel Prize, organized by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, is the world's highest honor in mathemati ...Written By: Daniel DuanMAR 18, 2020Genetics & Genomics
When developing fetuses are exposed to any amount of alcohol, they are at risk for a variety of irreversible birth defec ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 16, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Amyloids have traditionally been known as pathogenic accumulations of proteins. New work suggests they may have other pu ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 15, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Now scientists have learned more about the transport of mRNA in neurons, and the storage and formation of memories.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 11, 2020Technology
Technology is believed to reduce food intake according to a new study recently published in the Journal of Nutrition. &n ...Written By: Nouran AminMAR 11, 2020Neuroscience
Indiana University New research from the University of Trento shows how areas of the brain work to recall complex semant ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaMAR 04, 2020Neuroscience
Scientists working on the EPFL Blue Brain Project explain the algebraic patterns of neuron activity. Scientists at ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaMAR 01, 2020Neuroscience
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a “socially assistive robot” ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 28, 2020Drug Discovery & Development
For some time now, Citicoline has been known for its ability to improve memory and reduce cognitive decline. A primary i ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 23, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Down syndrome impacts around 6,000 live births in the US every year. Around 95% of affected individuals have a type call ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 18, 2020Neuroscience
Since 2000, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s has increased by almost 90%. With an estimated 5.8 million Americans suf ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 17, 2020Neuroscience
Although knowing two languages may be able to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s, researchers from Canada’s York ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 14, 2020Technology
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are closing the gap between human and machine thinking. According ...Written By: Nouran Amin
APR 23, 2020
Technology
A decade ago, researchers hoped for a frontier of neuromorphic computing using a device known as ‘memristors&rsquo
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
APR 20, 2020
Neuroscience
Neuroscientists from the Research Center of Neurology and Skoltech have found that noninvasive magnetic stimulation may
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 20, 2020
Immunology
T cells go through a sort of “training” process throughout life, and scientists recently discovered that the
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
APR 13, 2020
Neuroscience
Neuroscientists from MIT have identified cell populations that encode different parts of an overall experience. Like the
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 05, 2020
Neuroscience
In recent years, there’s been a surge of ‘brain-training’ apps making it to market. With claims from &
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 05, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
While advances in healthcare and medicine have increased life expectancies, the body still declines as it ages, causing
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 02, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
According to the CDC, in 2014 there were around 2.87 million incidences of TBI-related ER visits.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 29, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Older adults are more susceptible to infections and don't generate a robust immune response after a vaccination.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 29, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
The outermost layer of the brain is called the cerebral cortex, a relatively thin sheet of gray matter that performs a v
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 29, 2020
Neuroscience
Around 5.5 million people in the US suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. Now, research has found that reducing the bod
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAR 24, 2020
Neuroscience
Researchers from Stanford University have created a way to connect the brain directly to silicon-based technologies. Hop
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAR 21, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
The Abel Prize, organized by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, is the world's highest honor in mathemati
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
MAR 18, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
When developing fetuses are exposed to any amount of alcohol, they are at risk for a variety of irreversible birth defec
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 16, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Amyloids have traditionally been known as pathogenic accumulations of proteins. New work suggests they may have other pu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 15, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Now scientists have learned more about the transport of mRNA in neurons, and the storage and formation of memories.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 11, 2020
Technology
Technology is believed to reduce food intake according to a new study recently published in the Journal of Nutrition. &n
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAR 11, 2020
Neuroscience
Indiana University New research from the University of Trento shows how areas of the brain work to recall complex semant
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
MAR 04, 2020
Neuroscience
Scientists working on the EPFL Blue Brain Project explain the algebraic patterns of neuron activity. Scientists at
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
MAR 01, 2020
Neuroscience
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a “socially assistive robot”
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 28, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
For some time now, Citicoline has been known for its ability to improve memory and reduce cognitive decline. A primary i
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 23, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Down syndrome impacts around 6,000 live births in the US every year. Around 95% of affected individuals have a type call
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 18, 2020
Neuroscience
Since 2000, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s has increased by almost 90%. With an estimated 5.8 million Americans suf
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 17, 2020
Neuroscience
Although knowing two languages may be able to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s, researchers from Canada’s York
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 14, 2020
Technology
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are closing the gap between human and machine thinking. According
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin