Category: Memory

Study identifies protein that could be key target in controlling Alzheimer’s

From the Temple University press release: A protein recently discovered in the brain could play a key role in regulating the creation of amyloid beta, the major component of plaques… Read more »

Study links lifelong brain-stimulating habits to lower Alzheimer’s protein levels

From the UC Berkeley press release: A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, provides even more reason for people to read a book or do… Read more »

Study documents increase in brain activation after cognitive rehab for MS

From the Kessler Foundation press release via ScienceDaily: Neuroscientists at Kessler Foundation have documented increased cerebral activation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) following memory retraining using the modified Story… Read more »

Study suggests sleep can preserve and enhance unpleasant emotional memories

From the University of Massachussetts Amherst press release: A recent study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to suggest that a person’s emotional response… Read more »