Articles tagged with Hippocampus
Researchers have found that memory uses separate pathways for various types of information, including visual and sensory inputs. This is achieved through the hippocampal memory system, which receives signals from different areas of the brain.
Researchers found that women with a history of depression had smaller hippocampal volumes than those who never had been depressed. This is significant because the hippocampus plays a crucial role in learning and memory. Treatment not only prevents suffering but may also limit long-term damage to the brain.
A study of 11 London taxi drivers reveals the right hippocampus is activated when recalling complex routes, but not during other types of memory recall. The brain area is specially recruited for route recall, supporting human navigation and spatial cognition.
Research suggests that fact memory can be preserved despite hippocampal damage, offering new hope for children with memory problems. The study's findings have implications for healthcare professionals and teachers in assessing and educating children with special needs.
Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute investigated how moderate and low doses of alcohol impact brain function. They found that c-Fos protein levels were stimulated in regions involved in emotions, motivation, and sensory processing, while selectively decreased in the hippocampus.