Lithium plays a mysterious role in the brain. Could it be used to prevent Alzheimer’s?

Low doses in mice have can clear up proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease and restore memory. Human trials are the ...
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Semiconductor neuron mimics brain's memory and adaptive response abilities

The human brain does more than simply regulate synapses that exchange signals; individual neurons also process information ...
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Human-Based Brain Organoids Replicate Key Processes of Learning and Memory

Redefining Research: This study shows that a human-based brain organoid model can mimic key brain functions such as ...

Why the brain hangs on to some memories but lets others fade

Tying “fragile” memories to emotional events could help people remember them better in the future, researchers at Boston University believe.

You Have the Ability to Unlock a Mental Superpower—And Turbocharge Your Memory, Scientists Say

However, some people have specific cases of exceptional memory, like having an uncanny head for numbers, or an obsessive ...
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Brain foods that boost memory in just 30 days

The human brain consumes approximately 20% of your daily caloric intake, making nutrition one of the most powerful tools for enhancing cognitive function and memory. While the brain requires ...

A New Brain-on-a-Chip May Usher in the Beginning of the Singularity

Memristors, or “memory resistors,” are the leading candidate for replacing synapses in a neuromorphic (brain-like) computer.