Researchers from Empa and re-fer AG have developed a new building material called memory-steel, which uses shape-memory alloys to permanently prestress concrete structures. The material eliminates the need for hydraulic prestressing, reducing space requirements and making it suitable for confined spaces.
SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalConstruction and Building Materials·DateOct 23, 2018
Researchers found that osteocalcin, a bone hormone, reverses memory loss in the aging brain by interacting with key proteins like RbAp48. Exercise may also positively affect the brain through osteocalcin release, suggesting a potential way to stave off age-related memory loss.
SourceThe Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University·JournalCell Reports·DateOct 23, 2018
Researchers at IBM developed a new computer architecture with co-located memory and processing, significantly outperforming conventional computers. This brain-inspired design achieved 200 times faster performance in machine learning tasks.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateOct 3, 2018
A new study suggests that low estrogen levels during menopause may contribute to increased anxiety and minor memory problems. The research, conducted on female rats without ovaries, found a link between estrogen deficiency and anxiety-like behavior.
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A novel mechanism links epigenetic changes to translational control in the brain, controlling downstream regulation of translation during fear memory reconsolidation. This finding may help attenuate maladaptive memories in psychiatric disorders.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·DateSep 6, 2018
A Northwestern University study found that noninvasive brain stimulation improved the brain's ability to form new memories, with increased excitability lasting at least 24 hours. The research has implications for treating memory problems due to aging or brain damage.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 22, 2018
Song Jiang is working on a three-year grant to improve cache efficiency in software, allowing for faster data access and large memory usage. He aims to develop prototypes that can combine or skip steps to access data automatically without slowing CPU speeds.
Working memory is a crucial aspect of cognitive function, and researchers are trying to understand its underlying mechanisms. A recent study suggests that brief, coordinated bursts of neural activity may be essential for maintaining working memory. This finding challenges the traditional view that neurons fire continuously during this ...
Researchers found that 'acting out' scenarios can improve prospective memory, a skill that reminds people to take action in the future. The study suggests that this technique may support individuals with mild cognitive impairment, leading to safer, more independent living.
SourceUniversity of Chichester·JournalNeuropsychology·DateAug 2, 2018
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Researchers from the Higher School of Economics conducted a meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies on working memory in children, revealing concordance in frontoparietal regions and unexpected findings in the prefrontal cortex. The study sheds light on the complex role of the insula and its potential impact on learning.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalChild Development·DateJul 31, 2018
Researchers found that mouse memory cells, known as engram cells, are activated by context and episodes, rather than specific locations. This challenges the traditional view of memory storage in the hippocampus, suggesting a more complex role for the brain region.
Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a new, atomic-scale rewritable memory that can store 45 million songs on the surface of a quarter. This breakthrough technology can withstand normal temperatures and is road-ready for commercial use, promising to revolutionize data storage and archival.
SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 23, 2018
Researchers at Lancaster and Lisbon Universities found that long-term exposure to cannabis impairs learning and memory in animals. Brain imaging studies showed the drug affects key brain regions involved in learning and memory.
SourceLancaster University·JournalJournal of Neurochemistry·DateJul 23, 2018
Researchers have found that non-invasive brain stimulation during sleep can improve memory consolidation and generalization. The study used a closed-loop transcranial alternating current stimulation system to synchronize brain activity during slow-wave oscillations, leading to enhanced performance in detecting targets in novel situations.
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Research shows that synapse-specific plasticity is necessary and sufficient for associative fear memory storage, guaranteeing uniqueness to the memory trace. This process enables the selective erasure of fear memory from an engram network without affecting other memories stored in the same ensemble.
SourceJapan Science and Technology Agency·JournalScience·DateJul 13, 2018
Researchers have discovered a specific brain neuron with a central role in learning and improving memory formation. The study found that activating this brain cell improved memory function, while overactivating it led to impaired learning and memory.
Researchers identified a genetic link between SuperAgers and better memory retention, suggesting that therapies targeting the MAP2K3 gene could reduce age-related memory decline and Alzheimer's disease risk.
SourceThe Translational Genomics Research Institute·JournalFrontiers in Aging Neuroscience·DateMay 29, 2018
Researchers found that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity, are linked to memory reactivation and improve retention. The rhythmic pattern of spindles may help segregate memories, preventing interference between them.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMay 24, 2018
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A new study shows that centenarians outperform younger individuals in recognizing natural foods, indicating the role of experience in shaping semantic memory. The research reveals a decline in semantic memory function only after age 90, making it a potential early indicator for neurodegenerative diseases.
SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 10, 2018
Researchers at Indiana University found that rats can replay past events from memory using episodic memory replay. The study confirms the ability of animals to recall specific events and their order, which is essential for making sense of scenarios. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
SourceIndiana University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMay 10, 2018
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center found a specific serotonin receptor that enhances memory, with drugs targeting this receptor showing promise for boosting cognitive function. The study used optogenetics to demonstrate the role of serotonin in strengthening neural communication and improving spatial memory.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalNeuron·DateMay 10, 2018
A study published in Neurology found that depression in older adults may be linked to memory problems and structural differences in the brain. Researchers also discovered a possible link between depression and small vessel disease, a condition affecting brain health.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateMay 9, 2018
Researchers found that brain regions break down communication when trying to retain too much information in working memory. The study suggests that the 'coupling' of brain waves among three key regions breaks down when visual working memory load becomes too much.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalCerebral Cortex·DateApr 26, 2018
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A study of over 1,300 women found that entering menopause at a later age was associated with better verbal memory skills. After adjusting for other factors, the researchers found a small but significant difference in memory scores, recalling an average of 0.09 additional words per year.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateApr 11, 2018
Researchers found that as working memory load increases, brain wave synchrony among three key regions breaks down, leading to a loss of communication and sustaining working memory. This study sheds light on the intrinsic limit of conscious thought and cognitive performance, potentially explaining psychiatric disorders.
SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournalCerebral Cortex·DateApr 5, 2018
A recent Baycrest study found that memory training programs are only effective when tailored to an individual's specific memory difficulty, such as remembering faces or voices. Training focused on recollection improved older adults' abilities to mentally time travel and re-experience past events.
SourceBaycrest Centre for Geriatric Care·JournalPsychology and Aging·DateApr 3, 2018
Researchers successfully implemented a prosthetic system that utilizes individual brain cell patterns to enhance memory encoding and recall. In a pilot study, participants showed significant improvements in episodic memory performance, with the most notable gain observed when stimulated with correct-answer codes.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateMar 27, 2018
Researchers found that older adults are more likely to rely on gist memory, leading to difficulty distinguishing between real and false memories. This can result in false memories being confused with actual events.
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A study by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers identified a neural circuit mechanism involved in preserving memory specificity and a genetic 'switch' that can slow down memory generalization. Targeting levels of abLIM3 protein could improve memory in aging and reduce symptoms of PTSD.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalNature Medicine·DateMar 12, 2018
A new study has identified a specific structure within memory cells that enables them to respond rapidly to infections and vaccinations. This discovery sheds light on how the body remembers disease-causing pathogens and can react more quickly upon renewed exposure.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalImmunity·DateMar 8, 2018
Researchers found that sleep spindles facilitate processing of relevant memory features during sleep and boost memory consolidation. The study suggests that inducing sleep spindles may help improve memory performance while sleeping.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMar 8, 2018
A new study reveals that working memory training with a strategy leads to rapid improvements, contradicting the idea of increased capacity. The findings suggest that task-specific strategies developed during training are key to benefits.
SourceAbo Akademi University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 7, 2018
A study by University of California, Irvine researchers found that high-resolution brain imaging can identify the underlying causes of differences in memory proficiency between older and younger adults. The study revealed that object memory is more vulnerable to age-related decline than spatial memory.
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalNeuron·DateMar 7, 2018
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Researchers used high-resolution functional brain imaging to study memory performance in younger and older adults. The study found that object memory is more vulnerable to age-related decline than spatial memory, with a specific region of the brain linked to this deficit.
Research found that transcranial direct current stimulation improves memory in people aged 18-35 but not those aged 60-79. The study tested 48 participants in each age group and found a 50% improvement in memory for younger adults immediately after stimulation.
A study of 312 participants who had surgery and 652 participants who did not found that surgery was associated with a decline in immediate memory by one point out of 30 possible test scores. Additionally, reduced working memory decline was linked to longer cumulative operations.
A new study by Brigham Young University finds that running under stress protects the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. Exercise strengthens synapses, maintaining long-term potentiation levels, which are essential for optimal memory formation and recall.
SourceBrigham Young University·JournalNeurobiology of Learning and Memory·DateFeb 14, 2018
A team of University of Pennsylvania neuroscientists developed a system to monitor brain activity and trigger stimulation responsively, improving learning and memory performance. The study found that precisely timed electrical stimulation can reliably enhance memory function in patients with memory loss.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 6, 2018
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A recent study from Uppsala University found that sleep loss affects women's working memory differently than men's. Women who pulled an all-nighter performed worse on a working memory task, remembering fewer digits after sleep deprivation.
SourceUppsala University·JournalJournal of Sleep Research·DateJan 31, 2018
The discovery of a shape-memory mechanism in synthetic organic materials could lead to advancements in low-power electronics and medical devices. The researchers found that the transformation process is driven by concerted movement of molecules, enabling reversible and ultrafast shape changes.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 25, 2018
A new study suggests that disruptions in certain regions of the visuospatial working memory network may lead to its impairment in schizophrenia. The precise balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters is altered, leading to impaired visuospatial working memory.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateJan 18, 2018
Researchers developed ultra-thin memory storage device combining nanoscale memory and transistors, paving the way for advanced computing systems.
Researchers at University of Warsaw develop high-capacity quantum memory, storing up to 665 quantum states of light, using spatial multiplexing and magneto-optical trap. The system is resilient to decoherence, enabling complex manipulations of atomic states.
SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 15, 2017
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Research reveals memory CD8 T cells arise from effector CD8 T cells, which undergo demethylation to express genes associated with naïve T cells. This finding provides insight into designing more effective vaccines and expanding cancer immunotherapies.
SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·JournalNature·DateDec 13, 2017
Researchers found that memory T cells retain an 'epigenetic signature' from their effector state, allowing them to rapidly respond to future threats. This breakthrough has significant implications for vaccine development and could aid efforts to eliminate HIV from the body.
A study found a positive relationship between working memory and healthy traits like physical endurance and cognitive function. Traits associated with suboptimal cardiovascular health, smoking, and binge drinking were linked to less cohesive brain networks.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateDec 5, 2017
A study from the University of Waterloo found that reading information aloud enhances long-term memory by leveraging the dual action of speaking and hearing oneself. This 'production effect' is particularly beneficial for learning new information, suggesting a simple yet effective method to improve memory retention.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalMemory·DateDec 1, 2017
Researchers found that six weeks of intense exercise improved high-interference memory, a type of memory that allows us to distinguish between similar objects. Participants who experienced greater fitness gains also showed increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), supporting the growth and function of brain cells.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalJournal of Cognitive Neuroscience·DateNov 22, 2017
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A study by NUS researchers has identified the potential role of a neuropeptide named Substance P as a mediator of social memory in area CA2 of the hippocampus. This finding suggests that Substance P may play a key role in forming social memories, including distinguishing between familiar and novel faces or objects.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 15, 2017
Researchers at the University of York found that sleep helps us use our memory in a flexible and adaptable manner by strengthening both old and new versions of an experience. This process allows for the adaptive updating of memories, but can also lead to distortions if incorrect information is incorporated.
A study by McMaster University neuroscientists found that even mild trauma from contact sports can disrupt the production of new neurons in the hippocampus, a region critical to memory. Temporary memory losses were observed in concussed athletes, while scores improved after a reprieve from their sport.
Researchers at KAIST developed ultra-flexible organic flash memory that can be applied to non-conventional substrates like plastics and papers. The memory technology exhibits a significantly-long projected retention rate with programming voltages on par with industrial standards.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 6, 2017
Researchers suggest existing models of memory formation should be revised due to existence of 'silent engrams' which store memories even when they cannot be retrieved through natural cues. Memories are stored in a specific pattern of connections that form between cells during the first few minutes after an event occurs.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 23, 2017
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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed new software and hardware designs to improve the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory systems. The 'Proteus' system uses a flexible and fast approach to logging, reducing the need for additional code and preserving long-term memory reliability.
A new CAMH study found that people unaware of their memory loss are more likely to progress to Alzheimer's disease. Those aware of memory problems are unlikely to develop dementia. The study used PET brain scans to identify specific brain regions affected in impaired illness awareness.
SourceCentre for Addiction and Mental Health·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychiatry·DateOct 10, 2017
A team of Caltech engineers has developed the world's smallest optical quantum memory chip, capable of storing information in individual photons. The device stores data more efficiently and securely than traditional computer memory, with 97% accuracy rate.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateSep 11, 2017
A study led by Columbia University Medical Center researchers found that boosting blood levels of osteocalcin reverses age-related memory loss in mice. Osteocalcin binds to a receptor called Gpr158 in the brain's memory center, and restoring youthful levels of the hormone improves cognitive function.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·DateAug 29, 2017
A team of researchers has developed a novel type of memory called magnetoelectric memory, which reduces energy consumption by a factor of 10,000. This breakthrough technology could enable instant device startup and lower energy costs in computing hardware applications.
SourceMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateAug 22, 2017
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Research finds that a neural stopover in the subiculum is necessary for retrieving episodic memories, but not forming them. Activating or inhibiting this pathway affects memory recall and stress hormone levels related to fear responses.
Researchers have identified a distinct 'detour' circuit in the hippocampus that is necessary for memory recall, but not for memory formation. This circuit branches off from the original memory circuit and connects to the entorhinal cortex, enabling easier editing or updating of memories.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCell·DateAug 17, 2017