New structural markers of memory storage uncovered by Scripps Research may pave the way for new treatments for memory loss.

Silent synapses are dormant neural connections that hold untapped brain potential. Discover how ketamine, exercise, and other ...

The functioning of the brain relies on the establishment of very precise connections between neurons: synapses. A recent ...

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

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have demonstrated that a single, standard silicon transistor, the ...

Concepts encoded by concept neurons can be an animal, an article of clothing, a place, or a person. The concept can be evoked ...

These mysterious structures have revolutionized our understanding of brain plasticity and development while opening new therapeutic avenues for various neuropsychiatric conditions. Silent synapse ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can perform complex calculations and analyze data faster than any human, but to do so requires ...

New research from the University of Chicago challenges long-held beliefs about how synaptic plasticity contributes to memory ...

A new study reveals that memory-related brain activity continues to shift even after learning, challenging traditional views ...

The scientists found that aging weakens the connections between different parts of the brain, making it harder for neurons ...