Short-term memories are thought to be formed deep within the brain in structures such as the hippocampus, but little is known ...
The cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is the central driver of various human capabilities, including decision-making, perception, language and memory. Understanding how the morphology ...
New research found that older adults with higher vitamin C in their blood had more gray brain matter (tissue that supports ...
The human brain contains roughly 86 billion neurons, and for decades scientists have assumed that these cells are the primary ...
Even 20 years ago, photos were taken on special occasions: birthdays, weddings, or while traveling. Today, a smartphone ...
Computational models show that even subtle modifications in the synaptic protein CaMKII completely alter the resulting protein structures. Given how the formation and stability of these structures ...
Fluorescent image of a brain organoid showing a neuroepithelial structure. Neurons are labeled in green (TUJ1 staining), while cell nuclei are shown in blue (DAPI). Scale bar: 50 μm Scientists from ...
After shuffling the cards in a standard 52-card deck, Alex Mullen, a three-time world memory champion, can memorize their order in under 20 seconds. As he flips though the cards, he takes a mental ...
A recent study reported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant changes in teenagers’ brains. Using MRI data, researchers at the University ...
Research continues to suggest that dietary choices can influence memory, brain performance, and the long-term risk of ...