A new study uses optogenetics to induce localized sleep in awake mice, reversing memory loss from sleep deprivation.
By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have triggered a recalibration of neural ...
A team of neuroscientists has restored lost memory function in cognitively impaired mice by flipping a molecular switch ...
World Brain Tumor Day 2026 highlights the importance of recognizing brain tumor symptoms beyond memory loss and headaches.
Research increasingly suggests that smell could play a role in memory retention—and you may be able to leverage the sense to ...
Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical ...
Memory formation involves complex processes within the brain. When you experience something, like placing your keys on a table, neurons in the brain activate in a specific pattern. The strength of ...
A largely overlooked space between cells in women's brains may hold the key to understanding memory loss tied to estrogen ...
After surviving a cardiac event, your brain can be affected. Dr Sanjeev Gera explains why preserving your brain function and ...
Dr. Amanda Smith is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and the director of clinical research at the USF Health Byrd ...