mind

Scientists Selectively Erase And Restore Memories

Posted in Medicine on 7th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

In a groundbreaking study, researchers erased and then reactivated memories by stimulating neurons in the brains of genetically engineered rats with a series of light pulses.

Learning second language 'slows brain ageing'

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Learning a second language can have a positive effect on the brain, even if it is taken up in adulthood, a University of Edinburgh study suggests.

Controlling brain waves to stay visually aware

Posted in Science on 29th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

The car of the future might stimulate your brain electrically to keep you from drifting off into alpha waves and not paying attention to dangers.

The Brain Waves For Knowing What You Know

Posted in Science on 28th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

A certain type of brain activity shows up in mice who are about to make the right choice in a little maze they're trained in.

Green Tea Boosts Your Brain

Posted in Science on 8th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers are reporting first evidence that green tea extract enhances the cognitive functions, in particular the working memory.