By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have triggered a recalibration of neural ...

Editor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences.

Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damage. Their work focuses on calcium signaling and how it might ...

Scientists have determined that how the brain shape changes with age could indicate early signs of dementia. Experts are finding that the best way to understand how the brain ages is not by examining ...

Recent advancements in neurotechnology have led to the development of brain implants that can significantly enhance memory recall. Through a series of groundbreaking trials, researchers are exploring ...

Research increasingly suggests that smell could play a role in memory retention—and you may be able to leverage the sense to ...

A new study (Cardenas et al., 2026) suggests that just 20 minutes of moderate cardio may trigger brain activity tied to learning and memory. Researchers found that a single cycling session sparked ...

Brain health supplements are a booming industry aimed at supporting memory and focus. Ingredients like Lion’s mane and magnesium L-threonate target specific cognitive functions. Diet plays a massive ...