The brain replays memories as you sleep to make sure you don’t lose them
This is something worth remembering. So, maybe, sleep on it a bit?
Tag: brain
Dopamine is the key allowing our brains to change beliefs — short-term ones, at least
Don't forget to post some dopamine with that sarcastic comment -- it will work much better.
Naps help us process information we subconsciously acquire during the day
More reasons to sleep!
Our brains don’t like having too many options to pick from because they’re lazy
Never change, brain.
In the fight against depression, researchers turn to mind-reading (that works)
How's your pound of gray matter feeling today?
Scared? Here’s how your brain decides whether you freeze, flee, or fight
The infamous three F's.
Activating a new language is easy — the effort goes in suppressing the old one
Oui oui, tres bien!
First-ever LSD microdosing trial set to begin
This will be the first microdosing trial in history.
How What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health
They say you are what you eat -- and this goes for mental health, as well.
It might be easier to tell a lie in a foreign language — relatively speaking
Well, this is unexpected.
Scientists image entire fly brain in ungodly detail
It's a landmark achievement.
Want to enjoy popcorn more? Try eating it with chopsticks
Also, here's why I'm drinking water out of a jar.
One genetic change 3 million years ago made our brains big — and won us the world
I'm not complaining.
Why do humans have such big brains?
The results of a new study are quite surprising.
Never skip leg day: study finds hind leg inactivity causes neurological problems in mice
Physical exercise is critical to brain health.
Bioengineered gel heals the brains of stroke-injured mice, paves way for human treatment
Think they'll call it Stroke-b-gone?
Overeager immune system cells may be to blame for multiple sclerosis
Fortunately, they're hot on the heels of the mechanisms that allow them to affect brain cells.
How different stages of sleep work together for creative problem solving
Even the toughest problems cand find a solution in our sleep.
Growing up in poverty affects the structure of the brain — even in adult life
The correlation stood even for people well above the poverty line.
Scientists play classical music to fancy crocodiles, then scan their brains
These have got to be the most cultured crocs.
Just a single chocolate bar may boost memory, cognition, immunity, and mood
Chocolate -- good for the tummy, good for the brain.
Scientists reverse damage by key gene involved in Alzheimer’s Disease
The results astonishingly suggest that Alzheimer's effects on the brain could be reversed.
Humans as old as 79 still generate new neurons, stirring new debate
The results are encouraging given an aging population around the world.
Scientists reprogram brain cells that store memories about places
German researchers reprogramed brain cells to investigate how place memories are formed.
‘Self-aware’, predatory, digital slug mimics the behavior of the animal it was modeled on
Printing brains on PC circuits seems to be all the rage nowadays.
Death creeps through the brain as a “spreading wave” of silence and inactivity
In a dark way, these findings are quite soothing.
Stress ruins memory, but you can outrun this effect
Stress and memory don't mix very well.
Study shows what happens in the brain when you bungee jump — and what this means for free will
A story of bungee jumping, electrical currents, and free will.
Researchers pinpoint the brain’s anxiety centers
Anxiety is useful, to an extent, but sometimes it can overflow, with devastating consequences.
Our brains resemble those of our friends, new research shows
Friends think alike.
Humans got a brain upgrade less than 200,000 years ago, and it made us what we are today
The brain changes and the skull follows.
Book Review: ‘Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do
A book for everyone interested in knowing more about the human mind.
Scientist explains why we get ‘gut feelings’
Just like there's an internet, there's also an interbrain -- except this one is more complex.
The first 3D interactive brain is here to teach you all about how yours works
Taking a look at BrainFacts.org's surprisingly fun new feature.
Tired brains are prone to mental lapses as whole areas ‘doze off’
Ah yes. The dreaded brain fart comes under scrutiny.
Long-term exposure to microgravity changes brain structure of astronauts
Seems like the brain of astronauts starts to float upward.
Brain “ripples” experience into memories when you sleep, study shows
Sleep seems to be a keystone of memory formation and retention.
Some cognitive training games can really boost the brain
One cognitive test widely used in research can improve working memory. The training won't make you smarter, though.
Researchers identify brain patterns associated with learning to improve teaching, fight Alzheimer’s
We're learning about learning!
Marijuana use among teenagers drops to lowest since 1994, despite widespread legalization
Legal or not, teens aren't that interested in cannabis anymore.
Learning and exploration might drive teenagers’ risky, bad decisions, not poor impulse control
Ah, adolescence... so glad I'm over that.
Researchers identify anti-hallucination system in our brains
Too bad we don't have one for use against pseudoscience.
Neuropathologist examines brains of 111 N.F.L. players, finds 99% had degenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head
This is something every football players should be aware of.
Chocolate can keep your brain in good working order — but don’t overindulge
Science at its tastiest.
Scientists decode complex sentences with ‘mind reading’ tech
The mind is not the closed book we think it is.
Meaning is better than repetition when you’re trying to memorize
Try it for finals.
Stress as a child may leave you unable to cope with stress and depression later on
Stress -- it's never good for you. But sometimes, it's worse.
Neurons in the human brain actually form 11-dimensional structures
The brain's complex web just got a lot more tangled.
Suppressing reasoning side of the brain with harmless electrical zaps enhances creativity
Put that thinking cap on.
