Neuropsychologists examine how brain function influences behavior, focusing on cognitive processes rather than labels to ...

Once in the hippocampus, memories and learning can be transmitted to different parts of the brain and retrieved whenever ...

While the underlying mechanism is unclear, neuroscientists theorize saying something out loud separates and distinguishes it ...

The strength of certain neural connections can predict how well someone can learn math, and mildly electrically stimulating ...

A new study reveals how the brain can make decisions based not only on direct experiences, but also on indirect associations ...

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New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters between order ...

Investment bank bosses and hedge fund titans who predicted financial Armageddon a few months back have gone quiet.

An interaction between two proteins points to a molecular basis for memory. But how do memories last when the molecules that ...

Immigrants are more likely to be seen as unique individuals with their own thoughts and intentions, rather than assuming they ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...