Memory

Summary: New research reveals that sleep deprivation hampers the brain’s ability to suppress intrusive memories, a process critical for mental …

Summary: A new analysis challenges long-standing claims about the ease of implanting false memories, often cited in court cases to …

Summary: Researchers have discovered that pupil size during non-REM sleep correlates with memory consolidation. When pupils contract, the brain focuses …

Summary: A new study reveals that the Mediterranean diet may enhance cognitive function by altering gut microbiota. Rats fed a …

Summary: Sleep deprivation impairs brain regions responsible for suppressing unwanted thoughts, contributing to mental health challenges. Functional neuroimaging revealed reduced …

Summary: Classical and operant conditioning compete in the brain, preventing simultaneous learning of conflicting actions. Using fruit flies, researchers demonstrated …

Summary: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) disrupts cognitive flexibility, crucial for learning and adapting to change. New research reveals that chronic …

Summary: Researchers have developed lab-grown neurons that behave more like real brain networks, advancing the study of learning and memory. …

Summary: New research shows that breathing rhythms during sleep synchronize brain waves in the hippocampus, a region essential for memory …

Summary: New research shows that slow-wave sleep strengthens synaptic connections in the neocortex, making it more receptive to long-term memory …