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Why Do Some People Always Get Lost?
Researchers do not yet know whether every bad navigator is simply poor at survey knowledge, or whether some of the lost might be failing at other navigational subskills instead, such…
Read MoreNIH seeks input on how structural racism affects brain research, health
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a request for information last week about how to counteract the effects of structural racism on brain health and research. The request, or RFI,…
Read MoreUC Irvine researchers find new origin of deep brain waves
University of California, Irvine biomedical engineering researchers have uncovered a previously unknown source of two key brain waves crucial for deep sleep: slow waves and sleep spindles. Traditionally believed to…
Read MoreScientists study brains to understand the joy that’s felt when caring for siblings
Belinda Campos is a psychologist at the University of California, Irvine. She says that in Latino families like Caitlynn’s, parents are often doing something very specific, and scientists can even…
Read MoreExercising, socializing, play help aging dogs preserve brain function
As their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do. But dogs are just like humans in another way —…
Read MoreUnlocking Consciousness in Machines: The Groundbreaking Journey with UC Irvine’s Neurorobotics Lab
At the forefront of artificial intelligence research is a groundbreaking endeavor: to bestow machines with a form of consciousness. This ambitious quest is led by Dr. Jeffrey L. Krichmar and…
Read MoreDoes Multiple Sclerosis Lead to Memory Loss?
Because MS plays a role in so many different aspects of your physical and mental health, there are several ways in which your memory can be indirectly compromised. “MS can…
Read MoreJoin our Brain Awareness Week Art Competition
Dear Friends, As Brain Awareness Week approaches, I’m thrilled to invite you to join us in celebration! Spearheaded by the Dana Foundation, Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is a global campaign to foster…
Read MoreBrain Bee 2024
Irvine Brain Bee Ignites Passion for Neuroscience Among Southern California High School Students On Saturday February 10, 2024, the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory at the University…
Read MoreUC Irvine-led research team creates novel rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping
Irvine, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 — A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has created 20 new recombinant rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping that offer a…
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