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Summary: New research demonstrates that stimulating the vagus nerve enhances perceptual learning, allowing animals to better distinguish subtle sensory differences …

Summary: Researchers have discovered a novel brain mechanism, behavioral timescale synaptic plasticity (BTSP), that enables neurons to encode information over …

As someone whose running shoes rarely leave the closet, I am both in awe of, and perplexed by, my endurance …

Martin Parr/Magnum Photos In the 18th century, philosopher James Beattie compiled a list of 17 common-sense beliefs. A few are …

Summary: New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory. Participants who …

Summary: During sleep, the brain resets memory by silencing specific neurons in the hippocampus, allowing for continuous learning without overloading. …

Summary: Researchers have uncovered how the brain processes inferential reasoning by recording neuron activity in individuals as they learned through …

Summary: The brain builds a hierarchy of knowledge, connecting lower-order sensory details to higher-order concepts, shaping our perception of the …

Summary: A new study proposes a novel approach to studying consciousness through behavioral observations and learning curves. The study highlights …

Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells in the brain, play a crucial role in learning and memory by regulating synaptic plasticity. …