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Why is sleep so important for learning and memory? Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) provided new insight into this essential function ...

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When the human brain is starved of energy, it may start to 'eat' its own fatty tissue for fuel, according to a pilot study on ...

Scientists reviewed how polyphenol-rich diets in Blue Zones may help people live longer, healthier lives by targeting ...

Worried about memory loss? Learn how to tell normal aging from dementia, spot early signs, and understand when to seek medical advice for yourself or a loved one.

A crash puts a soon-to-be mother's life at risk, leaving her fighting to keep her baby alive but living with a traumatic brain injury, too.

Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a new study. The paradox of enhanced memory despite sleep loss could be explained ...

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Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to ...

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