memory

'Flashing light therapy' for Alzheimer's

Posted in Medicine on 8th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

A flashing light therapy might help ward off Alzheimer's, say US scientists after promising trials in mice.

New Research Shows How Lost Memories Can Be Recovered

Posted in Medicine on 7th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

New research could lead to treatment options for patients suffering from short-term memory problems, diseases like Alzheimer's, or mental illnesses.

tDCS of the brain shows improved multitasking performance

Posted in Medicine on 17th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

tDCS can improve multitasking skills and help avoid the drop in performance that comes with information overload.

Researchers Develop New Understandings of Memory Formation with Brain Simulation

Posted in Science on 15th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

A remarkable property of the network is its ability to retrieve previously stored memories from incomplete or degraded versions.

Sleep 'prioritizes memories we care about'

Posted in Medicine on 11th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

A study has found that during sleep, the experiences you care about are more likely to enter your long-term memory.