In animal models, social isolation triggers memory and learning deficits that are mediated by hyperactivity of the most abundant brain cell, the astrocyte. Importantly, inhibiting this hyperactivity ...

A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.

Here is an important reason to stay in touch with friends and family: social isolation causes memory and learning deficits and other behavioral changes. Many brain studies have focused on the effects ...

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One of the most actively debated questions about human and non-human culture is this: under what circumstances might we expect culture, in particular the ability to learn from one another, to be ...

New Japanese research reveals dark chocolate and berries can significantly boost brain function. Flavanols in these foods act ...

Indulging in a little dark chocolate or a handful of berries might do more than just satisfy your cravings it could help sharpen your memory and reduce stress levels, according to a recent study from ...

The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine. In the ...

The delivery of chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) receptors to the junctions between nerve cells (synapses) is crucial to cognitive processes such as memory. One way of understanding the function ...