Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Why people with dementia don't all behave the same
Dementia is the is the leading cause of death among Australian women and the third most common cause of death among men.
Oct 9, 2018
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News tagged with long term memory
Health
Why the effects of a boozy binge could last longer than you think
The effects of a heavy drinking session on our thoughts and performance may last longer we think, according to a new study.
Aug 25, 2018
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Health
Research reveals unfavorable beliefs about frozen vegetables
(HealthDay)—Individuals have a negative bias toward frozen vegetables, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of Appetite.
Jun 4, 2018
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Neuroscience
What helps form long-term memory also drives the development of neurodegenerative disease
Scientists have just discovered that a small region of a cellular protein that helps long-term memories form also drives the neurodegeneration seen in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This small part of the Ataxin-2 protein ...
May 22, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to give your memory a boost?
(HealthDay)—Whether you're studying for an important exam or learning a new language, there's more proof that nonstop cramming sessions may not translate into the long-term memory retention you want.
May 17, 2018
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Neuroscience
How to reprogram memory cells in the brain
Long-term memory of specific places is stored in the brain in so-called place cells. A team of neuroscientists headed by Dr. Andrea Burgalossi of the University of Tübingen's Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience ...
Apr 4, 2018
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Neuroscience
New study on nicotinic receptors and LT memory paves way for targeted dementia therapy
A new University of Bristol study, which identifies how acetylcholine impacts learning and memory by acting at different receptors, could prove significant in the drive to develop more targeted and effective therapies for ...
Mar 27, 2018
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Neuroscience
Trauma and dementia patients given hope by 'flashbulb memory' breakthrough
University of Sussex scientists have made a telling breakthrough in detailing the formation of 'flashbulb memories', which can help a snail find a sugary treat but also mean a war survivor repeatedly relives their trauma.
Mar 9, 2018
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Neuroscience
Flu may impact brain health
Female mice infected with two different strains of the flu exhibit changes to the structure and function of the hippocampus that persist for one month after infection, according to new research published in JNeurosci.
Feb 26, 2018
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Neuroscience
Team cracks code to restoring memory creation in older or damaged brains
Aging or impaired brains can once again form lasting memories if an enzyme that applies the brakes too hard on a key gene is lifted, according to University of California, Irvine neurobiologists.
Feb 16, 2018
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