The Brain

Learning with Age

December 10, 2014

Both younger and older people can readily learn new information, but older people have a harder time …

November 4, 2014

Brain scans reveal our political leanings.

October 13, 2014

Heightened curiosity about one subject primes people to learn less interesting information as well.

August 27, 2014

Insomnia in older adults is due to a failure in brain circuitry.

August 4, 2014

Scientists have accidentally stumbled upon specific brain cells that turn feeding behavior on and …

July 15, 2014

In stock trading simulations, people's brains indicate whether or not they'll get out before the …

June 11, 2014

Blue light, abundant in artificial lighting, LED's, and computer screens, may delay sleep and …

June 10, 2014

Scientists turn memories on and off in rats.

May 26, 2014

Blocking chronic pain could slow down the aging process.

May 23, 2014

Certain antidepressant drugs may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

May 21, 2014

Musical creativity could be good for the aging brain.