OMG sciencefromNature4 months agoDaily briefing: Babies make memories - so why don't we recall them?Babies can form memories as early as one year old, but adults often struggle to recall these memories.
OMG sciencefromNature4 months agoDaily briefing: Babies make memories - so why don't we recall them?Babies can form memories as early as one year old, but adults often struggle to recall these memories.
Mental healthfromPsychology Today4 months agoSilent SynapsesSilent synapses are dormant neural connections that can be activated for memory formation.BDNF acts as a critical mediator in transforming silent synapses during development and learning.Ketamine rapidly activates silent synapses by increasing BDNF, explaining its fast antidepressant effects.
OMG sciencefromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)4 months agoStudy Illuminates the Structural Features of Memory Formation at the Cellular and Subcellular LevelsThe study reveals the flexible nature of memory formation in the mouse brain.Findings challenge traditional learning theories by showing unexpected neuronal connectivity.
OMG sciencefromNews Center4 months agoStudy Explores How Brains Store, Retrieve Memories - News CenterThe study reveals distinct neural processes of memory recognition in the developing human brain.
Online Community DevelopmentfromPsychology Today4 months agoThe Awe Effect: How Radical Beliefs Take Hold in the BrainAwe can trigger rapid radicalization by creating persistent extremist beliefs in individuals.Extreme emotional experiences affect memory formation and ideological commitment.Neuroscience indicates that brain regions involved strengthen radical beliefs.