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Stimulating Brain Cells Can Make False Memories
By activating a subset of
brain cells in mice,
researchers changed the way
the animals remembered a
particular setting. To
determine if they could
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Neuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice: Location Where Brain Stores Memory Traces, Both False and Authentic, Pinpointed
The phenomenon of false
memory has been
well-documented: In many
court cases, defendants have
been found guilty based on
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Pediatric Anesthetic Risk: Ketamine May Damage Children's Learning Ability and Memory
Recent studies have found
that anesthesia drugs have
neurotoxicity on the
developing neurons, causing
learning and memory
... > full story
Chimpanzees and Orangutans Remember Distant Past Events
We humans can remember
events in our lives that
happened years ago, with
those memories often
surfacing unexpectedly in
response to sensory triggers
... > full story
- Stimulating Brain Cells Can Make False Memories
- Neuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice: Location Where Brain Stores Memory Traces, Both False and Authentic, Pinpointed
- Pediatric Anesthetic Risk: Ketamine May Damage Children's Learning Ability and Memory
- Chimpanzees and Orangutans Remember Distant Past Events
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Protein Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Angelman Syndrome Discovered
August 1, 2013 — A team of neuroscientists has identified a protein in laboratory mice linked to impairments similar to those afflicted with Angelman syndrome -- a condition associated with symptoms that include ... > full story -
Anemia Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
July 31, 2013 — Anemia, or low levels of red blood cells, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new ... > full story -
Exercise May Be the Best Medicine for Alzheimer's Disease
July 30, 2013 — Regular, moderate exercise could improve memory and cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's disease in a way no drug can. Scientists studied the effects of exercise on a group of older ... > full story -
A Ginkgo Biloba Extract Promotes Proliferation of Endogenous Neural Stem Cells
July 23, 2013 — Neural stem cells proliferate in the subventricular zone and hippocampal dentate gyrus of adult mammals. However, the number of endogenous neural stem cells is insufficient to prevent cerebral ... > full story -
'Love Hormone' Is Two-Faced: Oxytocin Strengthens Bad Memories and Can Increase Fear and Anxiety
July 22, 2013 — Oxytocin is known as the hormone that promotes feelings of love, bonding and well-being. It's even being tested as an anti-anxiety drug. But new research shows oxytocin also can cause emotional pain. ... > full story -
Singing Helps Students Tune Into a Foreign Language
July 18, 2013 — A new study provides the first experimental evidence that a listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning. Singing in a foreign language can significantly improve learning ... > full story -
Information in Brain Cells' Electrical Activity Combines Memory, Environment, and State of Mind
July 17, 2013 — The information carried by the electrical activity of neurons is a mixture of stored memories, environmental circumstances, and current state of mind, scientists have found in a study of laboratory ... > full story -
Dogs Imitate Novel Human Actions and Store Them in Memory
July 16, 2013 — Dogs can learn, retain and replay actions taught by humans after a short delay. According to a new study this deferred imitation provides the first evidence of dogs' cognitive ability to both encode ... > full story -
Brain Region Implicated in Emotional Disturbance in Dementia Patients
July 12, 2013 — A new study has demonstrated that patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) lose the emotional content/color of their memories. These findings explain why FTD patients may not vividly remember an ... > full story -
Vitamin B: Choline Intake Improves Memory and Attention-Holding Capacity, Experts Say
July 11, 2013 — An experimental study in rats has shown that consuming choline, a vitamin B group nutrient found in foodstuffs like eggs and chicken or beef liver, soy and wheat germ, helps improve long-term memory ... > full story
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