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The hippocampus is a part of the forebrain, located in the medial temporal lobe. It belongs to the limbic system and plays major roles in short term memory and spatial navigation. Humans and other mammals have two hippocampi, one in each side of the brain.

AI model unveils how memories blend reality and imagination

Recent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, re-live old experiences and construct totally new experiences for imagination and planning, according to a new study by UCL researchers.

19 Jan 2024

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

The positive effect of bergamot derivatives.

17 Jan 2024

Revolutionary blood test monitors gene expression dynamics in the brain

The brain is the most protected organ in the body, sheathed in a complex and nearly impenetrable barrier of specialized blood vessels.

11 Jan 2024

Adults with PTSD have smaller cerebellums, study reveals

Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have smaller cerebellums, according to new research from a Duke-led brain imaging study.

10 Jan 2024

Photobiomodulation alleviates Aβ deposition and cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder. β-amyloid (Aβ) deposition in the brain is a crucial contributor to the pathogenesis of AD, mitigating excessive cerebral Aβ burden has been considered as a possible therapeutic strategy for AD.

8 Jan 2024

Does being physically fit improve your attention span?

Better physical fitness is associated with better attention and concentration.

8 Jan 2024

Do brain ripples boost emotional memory encoding?

Researchers found that post-encoding ripples in the brain enhance emotional memory by improving stimulus identification and arousal, indicating a selective reinforcement of salient events for memory consolidation.

7 Jan 2024

New study shows intermittent fasting reduces obesity-related brain inflammation and cognitive decline

The long-term beneficial effects of intermittent fasting (IF).

5 Jan 2024

Exploring fear engrams to shed light on physical manifestation of memory in the brain

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective.

2 Jan 2024

New tool organizes single-cell data for health discoveries

A new methodology that allows for the categorization and organisation of single-cell data has been launched. It can be used to create a harmonized dataset for the study of human health and disease.

21 Dec 2023

Study reveals similarity between the memory processing of AI models and the brain's hippocampus

An interdisciplinary team consisting of researchers from the Center for Cognition and Sociality and the Data Science Group within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) revealed a striking similarity between the memory processing of artificial intelligence (AI) models and the hippocampus of the human brain.

18 Dec 2023

Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline

About 40 percent of people over age 65 suffer some form of age-related memory loss, which puts them at higher risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

13 Dec 2023

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John's Health Center.

13 Dec 2023

Tat-heat shock protein 10 could rejuvenate aging brains

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 22, entitled, "Tat-heat shock protein 10 ameliorates age-related phenotypes by facilitating neuronal plasticity and reducing age-related genes in the hippocampus."

12 Dec 2023

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Study reveals that men infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant experience changes in brain structure, including reduced gray matter thickness and subcortical nuclear volume. These findings, based on MRI data and clinical symptoms, highlight the neurological impact of Omicron infection, contributing to our understanding of COVID-19's effects on the brain.

4 Dec 2023

Long-term physical activity can prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline

Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

30 Nov 2023

Neural patterns unravel distinctions between traumatic and sad memories in individuals with PTSD

Researchers investigate the neural patterns of patients with PTSD while listening to narratives that depicted their own memories.

30 Nov 2023

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

A new analysis of the brain activity of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first to reveal that traumatic memories are represented in the brain in an entirely different way than sad autobiographical memories.

30 Nov 2023

Microbiome-derived molecules combat anxiety and depression caused by methamphetamine

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids ameliorate methamphetamine-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors in a Sigmar-1 receptor-dependent manner.

30 Nov 2023

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident.

30 Nov 2023

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AI model unveils how memories blend reality and imagination

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

Revolutionary blood test monitors gene expression dynamics in the brain

Adults with PTSD have smaller cerebellums, study reveals

Photobiomodulation alleviates Aβ deposition and cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease

Does being physically fit improve your attention span?

Do brain ripples boost emotional memory encoding?

New study shows intermittent fasting reduces obesity-related brain inflammation and cognitive decline

Exploring fear engrams to shed light on physical manifestation of memory in the brain

New tool organizes single-cell data for health discoveries

Study reveals similarity between the memory processing of AI models and the brain's hippocampus

Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

Tat-heat shock protein 10 could rejuvenate aging brains

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Long-term physical activity can prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline

Neural patterns unravel distinctions between traumatic and sad memories in individuals with PTSD

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

Microbiome-derived molecules combat anxiety and depression caused by methamphetamine

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

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