Until now, molecular-level DNA circuits have mainly been used for simple tasks, such as detecting the presence of ...

New research shows that sleep loss alters specific memory circuits, but also hints that a familiar compound may help restore ...

Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists discovered cells within the brain's hippocampus that store memories of specific locations. These cells also play an important role in storing memories of events, ...

Using a sophisticated brain-imaging system, neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have successfully reactivated a specific memory circuit in mice, causing them to seek out shelter when no ...

A team led by the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), has identified a brain circuit ...

Every day, the brain is flooded with fleeting impressions, yet only a small fraction hardens into the stories we carry for a lifetime. Scientists are now tracing that winnowing process in remarkable ...

Neuroplasticity is the brain's limitless power to learn, remember and create. Neuroplasticity is the process through which thoughts, experiences, and actions transform the brain. This ability of the ...

Using a sophisticated brain-imaging system, neuroscientists say they have successfully reactivated a specific memory circuit in mice, causing them to seek out shelter when no shelter is actually ...