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Everyone assumes the years speed up after 50 because the memories blur together, but when psychologists tested it, the vividness of people’s memories made no difference, and the real culprit was how busy they felt
You probably can't remember anything before age 3, but when Yale researchers scanned 26 babies looking at pictures, their brains were already laying down memories of what they saw by about their first birthday
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Depression
Clinical depression is a disorder that affects mood, thinking, and behavior. In this video, I discuss several hypotheses regarding the neurobiological mechanisms that may…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout life. In this video, I discuss the mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity, the situations in…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Ion Channels
Ion channels are proteins found in the cell membrane that allow charged particles called ions to move into or out of a cell. In…
2-Minute Neuroscience: Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to areas of the brain involved in producing or understanding language. In this video, I discuss…
Free Neuroscience Quiz Bank *Now Available*
If you’re interested in testing and strengthening your neuroscience knowledge, I’ve created a free Quiz Bank on my website. It includes: ✓ More than…
Free Introduction to Neuroscience Course *Now Available*
If you enjoy my neuroscience content and want to take your learning further, I've created a free, self-paced Introduction to Neuroscience course on my…