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Study sheds new light on how brain operates like GPS

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From the Florida State University press release: Every time you walk out of a building, you immediately see where you’re at and then step toward a destination. Whether you turn left, right or go straight… 

Study identifies neurons associated with thirst

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From the American Association for the Advancement of Science press release: Scientists have identified a subgroup of neurons in mice that drive a critical instinct – thirst. Activity of the neurons decreased as the mice… 

Nutrition has benefits for brain network organization

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From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Nutrition has been linked to cognitive performance, but researchers have not pinpointed what underlies the connection. A new study by University of Illinois researchers found that monounsaturated… 

Intermittent electrical brain stimulation may improve memory

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From the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University press release: Intermittent electrical stimulation of an area deep inside the brain that degenerates in Alzheimer’s appears to improve working memory, scientists report. Conversely, continuous deep brain… 

Link found between cognitive fatigue and effort and reward

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From the Kessler Foundation press release: Kessler Foundation researchers have authored a new article that has implications for our understanding of the relationship between cognitive fatigue and effort and reward. The study, which was conducted in…