Waves of synchronized, coordinated neuronal activity have been observed and studied in the brain for over a century. But for ...

Music has played a role in managing behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, such as agitation, for a long time. That ...

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Have you ever put your keys down and then completely forgotten where to find them? The brain has to work hard to protect information in your working memory from distractions. How this process works ...

The six anatomical layers of the mammalian brain cortex show distinct patterns of electrical activity which are consistent throughout the entire cortex and across several animal species, including ...

A new study sheds light on the potential of non-invasive interventions, including light, sound, and magnets, to stimulate gamma brain waves as a promising treatment for Alzheimer's disease. According ...

Scientists observed a surge in brain activity in dying patients even after their hearts stopped. The activity consisted of gamma waves, which are associated with lucid dreams and hallucinations.