Dopamine under control: Precision regulation of inhibition shapes learning, memory and mental health

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...
Kaleido Scope

An Overview of Neuroepigenetics in Learning and Memory

The remarkable ability of cells in the brain to store and process information has fascinated scientists for centuries. To accomplish this feat, neurons must have mechanisms to generate both transient ...
Psychology Today

Rethinking Learning Theory—the Value of LLMs

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

Cognitive Load, Memory, and Instruction

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...
Science Daily

The brain’s sweet spot: How criticality could unlock learning, memory—and prevent Alzheimer’s

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...
Singularity Hub

Our Conscious Experience of the World Is But a Memory, Says New Theory

Sitting on the Marine Atlantic ferry, I’m watching the Newfoundland skyline disappear on the horizon as I type away. I see the rocking of the ocean waves, inhale its salty breeze, feel and hear the ...