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Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says
January 23, 2018
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.
What does a thought look like?
January 18, 2018
Trippy: UC Berkeley neuroscientists are recording a thought's fleeting trip through the brain.
The new science of acting
December 7, 2017
Cognitive scientists are helping actors infuse characters with genuine memories, feelings and personalities.
The evolutionary advantage of the teenage brain
November 30, 2017
Research is showing that the behaviors of teenagers aren’t just there to annoy parents, they serve a real evolutionary purpose.
Fruit fly brains inform search engines of the future
November 16, 2017
How fruit flies identify similarities between odors offers a new approach for search algorithms.
Spacing out after staying up late? Here’s why
November 16, 2017
Sleep-deprived brain cells can cause serious and potentially dangerous mental lapses, a new study finds.
Scientists discover potential treatment to stop glaucoma in its tracks
November 8, 2017
It's a major step forward against a leading cause of blindness that affects 80 million worldwide.
Researchers discover new pathway for handling stress
November 6, 2017
Newly detected resistance mechanism helps protect cells from threats such as heat shock.
UCLA neuroscientists give memory a jolt with weak electrical signal
October 26, 2017
Researchers discover where and how to tickle the brain for better recall.
Over-the-counter allergy drug helps patients with chronic injury from multiple sclerosis
October 25, 2017
Clinical trial shows FDA-approved antihistamine restores nervous system function in MS patients.