Once in the hippocampus, memories and learning can be transmitted to different parts of the brain and retrieved whenever ...

New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters between order ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

New research has pinpointed specific brain regions that are altered in individuals with psychopathy—especially those with ...

The human brain is known to store various memories for long periods of time, progressively learning from new experiences and ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Liz Chrastil, an associate professor of neurobiology and behavior at the UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory, sought to change that. She had her own brain scanned 26 times ...

Scientists have discovered that forming a mental map of a new environment takes more than just recognizing individual ...

Adolescent diets high in fat and sugar disrupt the development of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, impacting cognition, ...

Cognitive Wellness Announcement Highlights New Senior Brain Health Formulation with Scientifically Backed IngredientsNew York ...

How does the brain store knowledge so that you actually remember what you have learned the next day or even later? To find ...

While the underlying mechanism is unclear, neuroscientists theorize saying something out loud separates and distinguishes it ...