Neuroscientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the United States, have shown that it is possible to implant false memories in the brain of mice, and that many of the neurological traces of these memories are identical in nature to that of authentic memory.
Everyone talks about how bad stress is for health. You get sick more easily and over your head 'it works worse' ... but do we really know what effects stress has on the brain? And what type of stress is the most damaging? Two very interesting reviews have recently been published on the subject.
By studying the brain with diffusion MRI, scientists have obtained a clearer image than usual of our thinking organ that reveals that the great brain pathways are a structure of
Exams, writing reports, solving work problems ... Many of our daily activities require a good dose of concentration, and this ability is also very important in relation to learning and memory. However, the difficulty to resist distractions or to maintain a good level of attention for long periods of time are two more than frequent complaints among people. Here are some tips to help you focus better.
Scientists from the University of Missouri (USA) recently found that being in a good mood enhances forgetfulness and reduces the capacity of working memory, which is responsible for temporarily storing data and processing it, comparing it with others, using it to make decisions , etc.
A 20-minute yoga session immediately improves speed and the number of hits on tests that assess working memory. And in addition, this exercise increases the ability of the brain to stay focused, learn new information, retain it and apply it, according to a study just published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
Do you think that while you are studying sleeping can become a waste of time? Here are three recent scientific studies that show the importance of getting a good night's sleep during exam time.
Neuroscientists have been working for a long time to identify the molecules that allow us to get the most out of our thinking organ and, incidentally, avoid the ailments of aging. If they can get them together in a pill, it is most likely that this pill contains a few grams of a compound called P7C3 that, according to a bustling American study published in the journal Cell, promotes the formation of new neurons in the hippocampus, a region of the brain. linked to memory and learning.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
