From the University of Queensland press release via MedicalXpress: A University of Queensland study has identified precisely when new neurons become important for learning. Lead researcher Dr Jana Vukovic from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI)…
From the SMU press release via MedicalXpress: A new study that examined how the brain learns and retains motor skills provides insight into musical skill. Performance of a musical task improved among pianists whose practice…
From the Baylor press release via EurekAlert!: An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a study by Baylor University.…
From the Northwestern University press release via EurekAlert!: Why do some memories last a lifetime while others disappear quickly? A new study suggests that memories rehearsed, during either sleep or waking, can have an impact…
From the University of Bristol press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories. The findings, published in the…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: Risk prediction tools that estimate future risk of heart disease and stroke may be more useful predictors of future decline in cognitive abilities, or memory…
From the Salk Institute for Biological Studies press release via ScienceDaily: Ever find yourself racking your brain on a Monday morning to remember where you put your car keys? When you do find those keys,…
From the Cornell University press release via Newswise: With a dizzying number of ties in our social networks – that your Aunt Alice is a neighbor of Muhammad who is married to Natasha who is…
From the Cell Press press release via ScienceDaily: Cognitive problems with memory and behavior experienced by individuals with schizophrenia are linked with changes in brain activity; however, it is difficult to test whether these changes…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Mindfulness training may help to boost standardized test scores and improve working memory, according to a new study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for…