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A study has demonstrated how activating oxytocin neurons in the brain can significantly improve long-term memory, suggesting a promising approach to combat dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its effects on psychological well-being and emotional bond...

Using a murine model, researchers detect changes in the phosphorylation levels of key proteins involved in long-term memory formation. Multiple studies have demonstrated the memory-enhancing effects of melatonin and its derivatives in animal models. It is also known that the formation of both short-...

Scientists have discovered that the brain’s aging process is more complex than previously thought, with different mechanisms affecting how memory and cognitive functions decline. Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) have discovered that brain corr...

Bonn researchers have discovered a link between autobiographical memory and aphantasia. When people lack visual imagination, this is known as aphantasia. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) investiga...

A high-fat diet combined with surgery leads to long-term memory impairment due to brain inflammation, which can be prevented by DHA supplements, according to a study at The Ohio State University. Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the...

New research reveals that frequent video game players exhibited improved performance in cognitive tasks related to attention and memory. A new study, published in the British Psychological Society’s British Journal of Psychology, reveals that regular gamers exhibit enhanced performance in tasks asse...

Superconducting loops could allow computers to retain and retrieve information more efficiently. Computers work in digits — 0s and 1s to be exact. Their calculations are digital; their processes are digital; even their memories are digital. All of which requires extraordinary power resources. As we ...

Research from UT Arlington indicates a link between eye sensitivity and enhanced working memory. Working memory is a cognitive skill that functions as part of the brain’s executive capabilities, enabling people to manage and manipulate information while staying focused on their tasks. In the s...

A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to control learning and memory in mice. The gene, called KDM5B has previously been linked to some intellectual disability disorders and autism. In the general population, some variants are also associated with reduced brai...

UCLA Health research identifies a new memory state called spontaneous persistent inactivity. UCLA Health researchers have identified a process that memories while reducing metabolic costs, even during sleep. This efficient memory is found in a brain region essential for learning and memory, which is...

New research identifies unique factors in elderly individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s, paving the way for tailored interventions. A study conducted by a team from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a correlation between the number of sleep apnea episodes during the rapid-eye-m...

Research indicates that long-term depression from young adulthood negatively impacts cognitive function by middle age, with greater effects seen in black adults, possibly explaining some disparities in dementia risk. According to a study published in the June 12, 2024, issue of Neurology, the journa...

Mountain chickadees demonstrate remarkable spatial memory for surviving winters by recalling numerous food cache locations, with new research uncovering the genetic basis of this trait and its implications for adaptation. Lost your keys? Can’t remember where you parked the car? If only you had the m...

Mayo Clinic researchers have defined new criteria for Limbic-predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS), a memory-loss condition in older adults that mimics Alzheimer’s but progresses more slowly and has a better prognosis, aiding in more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Researche...

UCLA researchers suggest that a compound could improve brain electrical rhythms and potentially treat schizophrenia and depression, pending human trials. In a recent study, UCLA Health researchers identified and synthesized a molecule that successfully restored cognitive functions in mice exhibiting...

Penn State researchers discovered that blocking the enzyme HDAC3 improves memory updating in older mice, potentially offering new treatment avenues for age-related cognitive decline and memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. As we age, occasional forgetfulness becomes more common. However, it...

Researchers at the University of Chicago have made strides in developing an optical memory using MnBi2Te4, a magnetic topological insulator with properties that respond rapidly to light. This discovery could revolutionize data storage, making it faster and more energy-efficient. The material also ex...

Cornell University research demonstrates that sleep resets the hippocampus, enabling continuous learning and offering new strategies for treating memory-related disorders. While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep restores energy, a new Cornell University study finds it resets another vital fun...

Learning and memory are more complex than previously understood. Recent research from DANDRITE reveals that even experiences unrelated to a specific memory can influence how strongly that memory is retained. This insight opens the door to creating entirely new memory-focused learning tools. There is...

New insights enhance comprehension of a key aspect of cognitive functioning. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified the neurons responsible for “item memory,” enhancing our understanding of how the brain stores and recalls specific details of “what&#822...