The search for consciousness
As an anesthesiologist, UC Irvine’s Dr. Michael Alkire wants to tackle what many neuroscientists see as the Holy Grail of their field – the biological basis of consciousness.
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UCI neuroscientists play key role in new book
UC Irvine’s strength as a top institution for neuroscience research is well represented in the new book, “From Development to…
Vitamin B3 reduces Alzheimer's symptoms, lesions
An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, and UC Irvine scientists now are…
Vitamin B3 reduces Alzheimer's symptoms, lesions
An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, and UC Irvine scientists now are…
Vitamin B3 battles memory loss
An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, and UC Irvine scientists now are conducting a clinical trial to determine its effect in humans.
Retrieving sight
Research looks at how brain adapts when what you see isn’t what you get
Adult stem cells activated in mammalian brain
Adult stem cells originate in a different part of the brain than is commonly believed, and with proper stimulation they…
Defying gravity
Dr. Roger Walsh, professor, psychiatrist and philosopher, reflects on the uplifting power of meditation
Extreme aging
Dr. Claudia Kawas studies the oldest of the old in Laguna Woods
UCI study finds short-term stress can affect learning and memory
Short-term stress lasting as little as a few hours can impair brain-cell communication in areas associated with learning and memory,…