memory

Memories are geotagged with spatial information, researchers find

Posted in Science on 5th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Neurons that encode spatial information form geotags for specific memories and these geotags are activated immediately before those memories are recalled.

Alzheimer's might just be late stage type 2 diabetes and perhaps avoidable with diet and exercise

Posted in Medicine on 30th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

If it is, we all have another big reason to live healthier lives.

How Scientists Are Learning To Shape Our Memory

Posted in Science on 26th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

The human brain has roughly 100 billion neurons and can store about 2.5 petabytes of information. But where you put your keys last night? The answer is always suspiciously unavailable.

Video game playing found beneficial for the brain

Posted in Games on 6th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

Playing some video games causes increased size in brain regions responsible for spatial orientation, memory formation and strategic planning as well as fine motor skills.