Neurons that specifically reduce and modulate electrical brain activity have a greater influence on emotional memories than ...

Among its many uses, generative AI can now create practice questions. But can these questions aid learning, and how do they ...

A collaboration between SISSA's Physics and Neuroscience groups has taken a step forward in understanding how memories are ...

New research shows that long-term memory is not stored by a single molecular switch, but by a sequence of timed genetic programs unfolding across different brain regions.

Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain's neurons has a kind of 'molecular memory', which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

Memory is vital for identity and adapts to lifestyle. Experts reveal science-backed habits to boost memory and learning.

The intertwined domains of memory and attention form the cornerstone of human cognitive processing. Memory encompasses the processes by which we encode, store and later retrieve experiences, while ...

Research undertaken over the last century has revealed that sleep plays a role in the mechanisms directing normal cognitive and developmental processes, including the consolidation of memories. This ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in aging brains, according to University of Queensland research. Queensland Brain ...

The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame — which is found in many sugar-free or "diet" foods and drinks — has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study ...