A NEAT discovery about memory: A noncoding RNA may play an important role in memory formation
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A NEAT discovery about memory: A noncoding RNA may play an important role in memory formation You could call this a neat discovery. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found that a tissue-specific, non-coding RNA called NEAT1 has a majo
Novelty Before or After Word Learning Does Not Affect Subsequent Memory Performance
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Novelty Before or After Word Learning Does Not Affect Subsequent Memory Performance Introduction A few recent studies in humans have shown that the exposure to novelty before a learning phase improves subsequent memory (Fenker et al., 2008; Ballarini et al., 2
Hidden brain signals behind working memory
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Hidden brain signals behind working memory Making a specific type of brain pattern last longer improves short-term memory in rats, a new study finds. Published online by the journal Science on June 14, the study addressed “working memory,” the temp
How Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Be Used to Modulate Episodic Memory?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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How Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Be Used to Modulate Episodic Memory?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Over the past 30 years, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has enabled researchers to move beyond correlational research and address caus
AI software reveals the inner workings of short-term memory: Short-term memory uses brain circuits differently depending on complexity of a task
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AI software reveals the inner workings of short-term memory: Short-term memory uses brain circuits differently depending on complexity of a task Research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago shows how short-term, working memory uses networks of neur
Meditation goes digital in new clinical trial: Individualized program improves attention and memory in healthy young adults
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Meditation goes digital in new clinical trial: Individualized program improves attention and memory in healthy young adults Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a personalized digital meditation training program that significantly improved attention a
A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory
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A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory A study by UCLA psychologists provides strong evidence that a certain region of the brain plays a critical role in memory recall. The research, published in the Journal of Cognitive
Investigating the Potential Role of Ecological Validity on Change-Detection Memory Tasks and Distractor Processing in Younger and Older Adults
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Investigating the Potential Role of Ecological Validity on Change-Detection Memory Tasks and Distractor Processing in Younger and Older Adults Introduction Why Ecological Validity Is Especially Important for Aging For many years, researchers have been discussi
Targeting key gene could help lead to Down syndrome treatment: Team uses stem cell-based disease models to pinpoint gene linked to impaired memory in Down syndrome
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Targeting key gene could help lead to Down syndrome treatment: Team uses stem cell-based disease models to pinpoint gene linked to impaired memory in Down syndrome Targeting a key gene before birth could someday help lead to a treatment for Down syndrome by re