Memory

New Research Reveals That Your Brain’s Memory “Resets” Every Night

New Research Reveals That Your Brain’s Memory “Resets” Every Night

Health
Sarah Carter

A new study from Cornell University reveals that sleep not only consolidates memories but also resets the brain’s memory storage mechanism. This ...

How the Brain Learns to Make Inferences

How the Brain Learns to Make Inferences

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

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

Sleep-Deprived Memories Restored by Common Medications

Sleep-Deprived Memories Restored by Common Medications

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have found that sleep deprivation can hide, rather than erase, memories in mice, and that these memories can be restored ...

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal ...

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: COVID-19-induced cognitive impairment is linked to the protein IL-1β. Researchers found that vaccination can reduce brain inflammation and memory loss in ...

The Alzheimer’s drug donanemab has given me my life back

The Alzheimer’s drug donanemab has given me my life back

Health
Sarah Carter

I know Alzheimer’s is progressive and the condition deteriorates over time, but I’m keen to be around as long as possible for ...

Discovery of Memory “Glue” Explains Lifelong Recall

Discovery of Memory “Glue” Explains Lifelong Recall

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: A new study reveals the role of the molecule KIBRA in forming long-term memories. Researchers found that KIBRA acts as a ...

Time Cells Play Key Role in Learning Complex Tasks

Time Cells Play Key Role in Learning Complex Tasks

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: New research reveals that “time cells” in the brain, crucial for learning complex behaviors requiring precise timing, are not just simple ...

I’m not brainy, but my 72 years give me an edge over younger people

I’m not brainy, but my 72 years give me an edge over younger people

Health
Sarah Carter

“Welcome to The Wonder Years” read the message on the front of the birthday card sent to my partner, who turned 70 ...

Keto Diet Boosts Memory in Aging

Keto Diet Boosts Memory in Aging

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals how a ketogenic diet, high in fat and low in carbohydrates, improves memory in aging mice. Researchers ...