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Parts of the brain that are needed to remember words identified

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.

Brain imaging reveals surprises about learning

By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, researchers are shedding light on the holy grail of neuroscience: the mechanics of how we learn. The team pinpointed the exact moment mice learned a new skill by …

Stroke rehabilitation drug repairs brain damage

A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies.

Study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma — a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

To the brain, Esperanto and Klingon appear the same as English or Mandarin

New research finds the brain’s language-processing network also responds to artificial languages such as Esperanto and languages made for TV, such as Klingon on ‘Star Trek’ and High Valyrian and Dothraki on ‘Game of Thrones.’

Bridging Nature and Nurture: Study reveals brain’s flexible foundation from birth

By studying never-before-seen details of brain connectivity in human infants, researchers have identified how a balance of innate structure and flexible learning produces our remarkably organized visual brains.

How childhood adversity shapes brain and behavior

Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars illuminate the…

How childhood adversity shapes brain and behavior

Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars illuminate the…

Not knowing what to expect can make pain feel worse

When the brain doesn’t know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.

Oxytocin system of breastfeeding affected in mothers with postnatal depression

The oxytocin system — which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby — may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression.