Memory edits past with present experiences
The human memory isn’t always reliable. It pulls pieces out of current information and rewrites history. A new study on the topic has just been published....
read moreRebuilding the brain after stroke with stem cells
New evidence that stem cells can help rebuild the brain after stroke was presented at the AHA’s International Stroke Conference....
read moreExposure to toxins may be causing silent epidemic
New research suggests that the number of chemicals linked to neurodevelopmental disorders has doubled – from six to 12....
read moreDelayed language due to genes and gender
The CDC says 1 in 6 kids has a developmental disability and now a new study in Norway says that delayed language development is likely due to both gender (boys are at greater risk) and family history....
read moreAct of learning changes your brain
The act of learning produces physical changes in your brain. A new study shows that animals that learned about new environments had twice as much delta-catenin, a protein linked to learning....
read moreMusic and language linked in brains of jazz musicians
A study of male jazz musicians found that while they improved, their brain’s syntax and language processing regions were activated. It’s as if the musicians (who are “trading fours” as it’s called) are speaking and processing what they’ve heard,...
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