
Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
At birth, children with Down
syndrome aren't
developmentally delayed. But
as they age, these kids fall
behind. Memory deficits
inherent in Down syndrome
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Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When It Comes to Brains
Tiny insects could be as
intelligent as much bigger
animals, despite only having
a brain the size of a
pinhead, say scientists.
Animals with bigger brains
... > full story

Cat Brain-Based Computer: Scientists Perform Cat-Scale Cortical Simulations and Map the Human Brain
IBM has announced
significant progress toward
creating a computer system
that simulates and emulates
the brain's abilities for
... > full story

Analyzing Structural Brain Changes in Alzheimer's Disease
In a study that promises to
improve diagnosis and
monitoring of Alzheimer's
disease, scientists have
developed a fast and
accurate method for
... > full story
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Sounds Can Penetrate Deep Sleep and Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking
November 20, 2009 They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle, somehow penetrated their slumber. The 25 sounds were reminders of earlier spatial learning, though the research participants were ... > full story -
Examining Mathematical Abilities in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
November 20, 2009 Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits. Mathematical ability seems particularly damaged in children with FASD. A new study supports the importance of ... > full story -
Surgery Not Linked to Memory Problems in Older Patients
November 19, 2009 For years, it has been widely assumed that older adults may experience memory loss and other cognitive problems following surgery. But a new study questions that assumption. In the 575 patients they ... > full story -
Search Engines Are Source of Learning
November 19, 2009 Search engine use is not just part of our daily routines; it is also becoming part of our learning process, according to ... > full story -
New Neuroimaging Analysis Technique Identifies Impact of Alzheimer's Disease Gene in Healthy Brains
November 17, 2009 Brain imaging can offer a window into risk for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. A new study has demonstrated that genetic risk is expressed in the brains of even those who are healthy, but carry ... > full story -
Does Modernization Affect Children's Cognitive Development?
November 16, 2009 Using data from the late 1970s, researchers have looked at almost 200 children ages 3 to 9 in Belize, Kenya, Nepal and American Samoa to determine whether modernization changes have had an effect on ... > full story -
Mood Improves on Low-Fat, but Not Low-Carb, Diet Plan
November 12, 2009 After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a new ... > full story -
Theory About Long and Short-Term Memory Challenged by New Research
November 12, 2009 The long-held theory that our brains use different mechanisms for forming long-term and short-term memories has been challenged by new ... > full story -
Scientists Decipher The Formation Of Lasting Memories
November 11, 2009 Researchers have discovered a mechanism that controls the brain's ability to create lasting memories. In experiments on genetically manipulated mice, they were able to switch on and off the animals' ... > full story -
Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's
November 10, 2009 Individuals with weaker muscles appear to have a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and declines in cognitive function over time, according to a new ... > full story
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