Cognitive Science

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Memory reactivations during sleep: a neural basis of dream experiences?

Several decades of research shows that sleep plays an important role in memory consolidation, the process by which short-term memory is strengthened and integrated into long-term memory networks. Memory reactivations (see Glossary, also often referred to as neural replay), whereby newly formed memory traces become spontaneously active again after encoding, have been proposed as one […]

Published on March 23, 2023

A Gut Feeling: Microbial Signatures Could Predict Depression in Stroke Patients

Just as a hearty breakfast is vital for a successful day, our gut microbiota plays a crucial role in our overall health. In this study, researchers investigated the connection between post-stroke depression (PSD) and gut microbiota in patients recovering from an acute ischemic stroke. By analyzing fecal samples from these patients, they discovered distinct differences […]

Published on March 23, 2023