Become a UC AdvocateHow the brain recognizes speech
January 31, 2014
The shaping of sound by our mouths leaves an acoustic trail the brain can follow.
More than meets the eye
January 14, 2014
When it comes to vision, the brain can perform more than one function without sacrificing time or accuracy.
Caffeine consumption enhances memory
January 13, 2014
A cup of coffee's good not just for waking up, but also for boosting long-term memory.
Prenatal exposure to alcohol disrupts brain circuitry
December 2, 2013
These babies may suffer from increased anxiety and poor motor function, conditions typical of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Super-memory folks are vulnerable to false memories, too
November 19, 2013
Test subjects with super-autobiographical memory logged scores similar to those with average memory, researchers find.
Do your legs know what your tongue is doing?
November 5, 2013
Researchers created a virtual world for rats that showed how navigation, expectation of a reward are connected.
Fruit flies offer clues to salt influence
June 13, 2013
Animals prefer low-salt foods over high. Fruit flies help unravel the underlying science.
New guidelines for sports concussions
March 18, 2013
The new guidelines are aimed at protecting the more than 1 million athletes who suffer concussions each year in the U.S.
Is this peptide a key to happiness?
March 7, 2013
Hypocretin, a peptide neurotransmitter increased during positive experiences, could be instrumental in battling depression.
Poor sleep in old age prevents us from storing memories
January 28, 2013
Memories get "stuck" — and eventually are erased — without deep sleep to move them to permanence.