Additional evidence for the involvement of thalamic nuclei in memory function comes from research in Korsakoff's psychosis resulting from alcohol abuse.
Subjective memory loss may or may not correlate with objective memory function based on previous research [ 16, 17].
Prominent cognitive abnormalities, especially in memory functioning, have motivated research designed to elucidate the mediating mechanisms that produce PTSD symptoms, especially those involving involuntary recollection.
IQ-derived semantic memory function was assessed, as in previous research in patients with developmental amnesia (Vargha-Khadem et al., 1997), using the mean of scaled scores on vocabulary, comprehension and information subtests from Wechsler Intelligence Scales.
To reduce demand characteristics, the study was advertised as research examining eating habits and memory function.
New research reaffirms that sleep is essential for learning and memory function in the brain, based on findings with mice.
Andres M. Lozano, a neurosurgeon at the University of Toronto who has conducted similar experiments in mice, said this line of research already had piqued the interest of people with normal memory function who seek a little intellectual edge.
A lot of research suggests that exercising moderately and regularly stimulates brain regions involved in memory function to release a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
A great deal of research has focused on the role of these new neurons in supporting hippocampal memory function and injury response.
She explained how improvements in planning, problem solving and memory function seen with the use of drugs like Modafinil could have important implications for specific professions and described some research she had carried out with surgeons.
The memory function of sleep.
