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Brain implant boosts human memory by mimicking how we learn

A device that zaps the brain with electricity has improved people’s scores on memory tests. It may have the power to help dementia, or boost other brain skills

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Your brain signals weaken and slow down when you’re really tired

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First results from young blood Alzheimer’s trial are criticised

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First results from young blood Alzheimer’s trial are criticised

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We've finally seen how the sleeping brain stores memories

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We've finally seen how the sleeping brain stores memories

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Humans

Brain farts: 9 ways your brain can make you feel stupid

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We've seen how our brains file away memories for the first time

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Life

Monkeys can be tricked into thinking all objects are familiar

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Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age

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Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age

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From statistics to surgery to psychology: Our favourite reads

Culture

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Life

The slime mould instruments that make sweet music

One composer is collaborating with single-celled critters that can jam right along with him

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Technology

Brain box: Multitasking chips that can match the human mind

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Health

Eating a lower calorie diet improves learning ability in worms

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Signs of Alzheimer’s found in chimpanzees for the first time

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Health

Lasers reactivate ‘lost’ memories in mice with Alzheimer’s

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