A new single-cell atlas shows how epigenetic changes reshape brain cells during aging, revealing genomic instability, ...

Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published on January 22, 2026, in the journal NeuroImage, researchers at the Medical Center - ...

Researchers uncovered how estrogen subtly reshapes learning by strengthening dopamine reward signals in the brain. Rats learned faster when estrogen levels were high and struggled when the hormone’s ...

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A study shows the primary visual cortex encodes both mean motion, and variability in complex scenes, revealing early-stage ...

Researchers have found that low-intensity sound waves directed through the skull can help mice shed conditioned fear ...

The brain is a complex organ. Not only is it made up of multiple parts, all of which have important roles to play in processing information, but the way that the brain learns can also change based on ...

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