Month: June 2022

Direct Stimulation of Brain Area May Boost Memory for a Day

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Direct electrical stimulation of the amygdala, a region of the brain associated with memory and emotional behavior, can enhance next-day recognition of images when applied immediately after the images are viewed the first time, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). “We were able to tag … Read more

Reading and Using Texts

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Home Learning Focus Learn how to read and analyze texts. This lesson includes: two activities three videos Learn Unfamiliar vocabulary It’s important to understand unfamiliar words so that you can interpret the overall meaning of a sentence. Misunderstanding a tricky word can prevent you from understanding the meaning of a text. It’s important to have … Read more