Princeton scientists found that the brain uses reusable “cognitive blocks” to create new behaviors quickly.

Synaptic plasticity—the brain's ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning—is one of the neural ...

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A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may ...

A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin ...

Lynch School researchers are investigating this question with the help of electroencephalography (EEG), a neuroimaging tool that measures electrical activity in the brain. Bers’ lab is planning a ...

The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, ...

Human brains can turn a single messy experience into a lasting skill, while even the most advanced artificial intelligence ...