Jun 17 2011

An On-Off Switch for Memory?

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,LearningDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:00 pm
For the first time, scientists have recreated the brain's learning process and can restore long-forgotten memories.

Apr 27 2011

Brainy Birds Live the High Life in Cities

Tag: Birds,Brain and Central Nervous System,City BirdsJennifer Viegas @ 11:00 am
Some birds avoid cities, but others purposefully move to them, seeking their own version of the big time.

Mar 21 2011

Computer Chips Wired With Nerve Cells

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,Brain-Computer InterfaceDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:27 pm
This technology could pave the way for melding minds with machines.

Mar 21 2011

Computer Chips Wired With Nerve Cells

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,Brain-Computer InterfaceDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:27 pm
This technology could pave the way for melding minds with machines.

Mar 03 2011

Enzyme Brings Back Old Memories

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous SystemDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 11:13 pm
Increased levels of a naturally occurring enzyme could supercharge long-term memory.

Feb 10 2011

‘Thinking Cap’ Designed to Promote Creativity

The device works by passing low levels of electricity through the brain to try and help wearers think more clearly.

Jan 31 2011

Brain Scan Can Tell if You’ll Quit Smoking

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,Health,Health and IllnessDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:40 pm
Did you plan to quit smoking this year? Are you really going to?

Jan 24 2011

Sleep Helps Reinforce Memory

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,Deep Brain Stimulation,Nature,Sleep,SmellDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 1:51 pm
When the brain is triggered to recall a memory during sleep, memories are made stronger.

Jan 21 2011

Chess Experts Use Brains Differently Than Amateurs

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,Experts,GamesDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:30 pm
Experts perfect a circuit in regions of the brain associated with visualizing images and episodic memory.

Jan 10 2011

Why Music Makes You Happy

Listening to music releases dopamine, a feel-good chemical associated with addiction and good food.

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