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4 July, 2011 12:58 § in Investigación
What Makes an Image Memorable?

What Makes an Image Memorable?

Next time you go on vacation, you may want to think twice before shooting hundreds of photos of that scenic mountain or lake. A new study from MIT neuroscientists shows that the most memorable photos are those that contain people, followed by static indoor scenes and human-scale objects. Landscapes?[...]

7 January, 2011 13:13 § in Brain and health
(Español) ¿Cómo afecta la marihuana al cerebro?

(Español) ¿Cómo afecta la marihuana al cerebro?

Marijuana is the buds and leaves of the Cannabis sativa plant. This plant contains more than 400 chemicals, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the plant’s main psychoactive chemical. THC is known to affect our brain’s short-term memory. Additionally, marijuana affects motor[...]

27 July, 2010 08:00 § in Cognitive Neuroscience

(Español) Una proteína vinculada al envejecimiento mejora la memoria y el aprendizaje.

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29 March, 2010 08:58 § in Brain and health
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Brain Damage That Causes Thinking Problems.

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Brain Damage That Causes Thinking Problems.

A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10 to April 17, 2010. Bookmark on Delicious Dig[...]

8 March, 2010 08:30 § in Cognitive Neuroscience
Learning Keeps Brain Healthy.

Learning Keeps Brain Healthy.

Mental Activity Could Stave Off Age-Related Cognitive and Memory Decline. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post[...]