hippocampus
How the Brain Learns to Make Inferences
Science
Summary: Researchers have uncovered how the brain processes inferential reasoning by recording neuron activity in individuals as they learned through trial and ...
Hippocampus Distinguishes Urgent from Future Goals
Science
Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain prioritizes immediate and distant goals. Their study found that the hippocampus processes urgent goals faster and ...
Unlocking Sleep’s Role in Emotional Health
Health
Summary: A new study illuminated the mechanisms by which sleep aids in processing emotional memories, crucial for mental health. The research synthesizes ...
Hybrid Brains: Mice with Rat Neurons Sense Smells
Health
Summary: Researchers made a groundbreaking advancement by developing mice with hybrid brains containing rat neurons, allowing them to perceive odors like rats. ...
Hippocampus Generates Deep Sleep Waves
Health
Summary: Scientists discovered a surprising new source for brain waves essential for deep sleep. These waves, traditionally thought to come from a ...
How Memories Are Chosen for Preservation
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered how the brain chooses which daily experiences to convert into long-term memories during sleep, pinpointing “sharp wave-ripples” in the ...
Endocannabinoids Play Role in Spatial Navigation
Health
Summary: Researchers made a new discovery about how we navigate our environments, pinpointing a brain cell mechanism crucial for spatial orientation. This ...
How Odors Influence Brain’s Decision Making Mechanism
Science
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a novel function of the hippocampus in decision making, showing that specific brain cells, known as ‘time cells,’ ...
Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition
Science
Summary: Mice display behavior akin to self-recognition when viewing their reflections in mirrors. This behavior emerges under specific conditions: familiarity with mirrors, ...
Hippocampus Shrinkage Linked to Cognitive Decline Beyond Alzheimer’s
Health
Summary: A new study indicates that hippocampal shrinkage in the brain is associated with cognitive decline, independent of amyloid-beta plaques, a key ...
