New Rat Model Could Uncover Important Answers in Alzheimer’s Research
Summary: Researchers have developed a new rat model of Alzheimer’s disease that can be used to study the accumulation of amyloid plaques....
Loss of Brain Synchrony May Explain Working Memory Limits
Summary: Trying to retain too much information in our working memory can lead to a breakdown in communication between areas of the brain...
Brain Activity at Rest Provides Clue to Intelligence
Summary: A new study reports our level of brain activity while at rest is linked to our ability to perform well in cognitive tests....
The Learning Brain is Less Flexible Than We Thought
Summary: According to researchers, when learning a new task, the brain is less flexible than previously believed. Source: Carnegie Mellon...
Emotional Suppression Reduces Memory of Negative Events
Summary: Researchers report both implicit and explicit emotional suppression reduces connectivity in brain regions associated with...
Brain Stimulation Helps Younger, Not Older, Adults’ Memory
Summary: Contrary to existing thought, researchers report transcranial direct current stimulation is not as effective at improving memory...