A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the ...

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The team pinpointed the exact moment mice learned a new skill by observing the activity of individual neurons, confirming earlier work that suggested animals are fast learners that purposely test the ...

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Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, termed "one-shot learning," have remained unknown. A mysterious type of ...

A single clear image can rewire the visual brain, making later recognition faster without relying on memory systems.

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What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A ...

Imagine you’re at your favorite coffee shop. Sadly, the barista only gets your order right about 75% of the time. According to most neuroscience research before 2025, your brain should release ...

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