A hidden four-layer structure in the brain’s key memory hub has been revealed, reshaping how scientists understand learning ...

It is now understood that the hippocampus is closely linked to learning and memory (Doidge, 2015; Suzuki, 2015). However, this was not always the case. One prominent experiment investigating memory, ...

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may ...

Humans and most other animals are known to be strongly driven by expected rewards or adverse consequences. The process of ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain ...

Your brain does not age in a straight line. It shifts through distinct phases where connections surge, prune, stabilize, and ...

The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at UCL. The new ...

Experts break down how perimenopause and menopause affect the brain and how to support it through these changes.

Consistent lifestyle adjustments are powerful for improving brain health and potentially slowing cognitive decline.