Memory/Cognitive Processes

Bottom Line: A poll suggests almost half of adults ages 50 to 64 believe they're likely to develop dementia. The survey included 1,019 respondents who were asked what risk they perceived and what potential risk-reducing measures they…

In a surprising finding using the standard animal model of Down syndrome (DS), scientists were able to correct the learning and memory deficits associated with the condition -- the leading genetic cause of cognitive disability and the…

A new study by UNC researchers finds that using a polygenic risk score (PRS) based on data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) improves psychosis risk prediction in persons meeting clinical high-risk criteriaCredit: UNC School of…

Study in mice shows chemo affects gut, inflammation and cognitive problems COLUMBUS, Ohio - In a new study, scientists observed several simultaneous reactions in mice given a common chemotherapy drug: Their gut bacteria and tissue changed,…

Brown University and Hebrew SeniorLife leading research incubatorCredit: Regenstrief Institute Regenstrief research scientists Christopher Callahan, M.D., and Alexia Torke, M.D., will play a key role in a major nationwide effort to improve…

The nucleus reuniens may be responsible for coordinating activity between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, study shows Neuroscientists at the University of Alberta have identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep…

MU researchers find human brain can rewire itself after a traumatic bodily injuryCredit: University of Missouri Fans of the blockbuster movie "Iron Man 3" might remember the characters step inside the digital projection of a…

To learn new things, we must sometimes fail. But what's the right amount of failure? New research led by the University of Arizona proposes a mathematical answer to that question. Educators and educational scholars have long recognized…

Opening the eyes immediately provides a visual perception of the world - and it seems so easy. But the process that starts with photons hitting the retina and ends with 'seeing' is far from simple. The brain's fundamental task in 'seeing'…

Research study reveals how to alter memories to protect consumers In today's fast-paced digital age, information can become outdated rapidly and people must constantly update their memories. But changing our previous understanding of the…