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New research in mice singles out a group of neurons that may be responsible for our forgetting unnecessary information during the dreaming stage of sleep.

New research finds that distractions can change people’s perceptions of reality, raising interesting questions about what we remember.

A new study searches for the molecular mechanism at the core of compulsive sexual behavior. Changes in the regulation of two genes may be key, it suggests.

Neuroscientists have analyzed how people react when they listen to a range of different sounds, the aim being to establish the extent to which repetitive sound frequencies are considered unpleasant. Their results showed that the conventional sound-proc…

New research examines the impact of a single, small gesture of kindness on the mental health and efficacy of 86 bus drivers living in China.

Detailed observations in the lateral septum indicate that the well-connected region processes movement, and reward information to help direct behavior.

In a study of mice, researchers show that REM sleep may be a time when the brain actively forgets. Their results suggest that forgetting during sleep may be controlled by neurons found deep inside the brain that were previously known for making an appe…

How do people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses?’ A team of researchers are finding answers in levels of gray matter density in the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain involved in the regulation of emotions, inclu…

Nootropics, or smart drugs, aim to enhance cognitive performance. Prescription stimulants and nonprescription substances, including caffeine, are considered nootropic. Here, we discuss research into the effects and risks.

How does learning to read change our brain? Does reading take up brain space dedicated to seeing objects such as faces, tools or houses? In a functional brain imaging study, a research team compared literate and illiterate adults in India. Reading recy…