Memory

Neural precursor cells form into neurospheres, which then differentiate into astrocytes and new neurons.

Blood cells the missing link in post-exercise boost

Published on: 22 March 2019

Researchers have discovered a new way in which exercise boosts our brain - following exercise, platelets in our blood prompt neural stem cells to form new neurons, which in turn boosts brain function.

Ms Sachithrani Umanda Madugalle. Credit: Westpac.

Fearless leader: scholarship for PhD student delving into the genetics of fear

Published on: 26 February 2019

A PhD student pushing the boundaries of technology to understand our brain’s response to fear has won a Westpac Future Leader Scholarship.

Extinguishing fear memories relies on an unusual change to DNA

Published on: 19 February 2019

QBI researchers have discovered a DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear, a discovery that could help guide the development of new treatments for fear-related anxiety disorders.

QBI neuroscientists have discovered that DNA repair is important for consolidating memories and allowing rapid brain adaptation. Image credit: vrx/shutterstock.

DNA repair gene critical for memory consolidation

Published on: 21 December 2018

QBI neuroscientists have found that the brain's process for repairing DNA is also important for consolidating memories and allowing rapid brain adaptation, a discovery that challenges current thinking on the significance of DNA repair to the brain's ability to adapt to changes.

Scientists discover why fears and traumatic memories recur

Published on: 7 February 2018

Queensland Brain Institute scientists have discovered a new pathway in the brain that regulates the return of traumatic memories and fear.

Can you grow new brain cells?

Discoveries from QBI researchers have turned on its head conventional wisdom about the brain's ability to regenerate.

Why you can't remember being a baby

Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember being a baby? Or why you can easily remember all the words to a song you learnt as a teenager—even if that was 20 (or more) years ago?

Dementia signs and symptoms

Dementia symptoms usually develop gradually. Often the earliest signs are recognised in hindsight because they’re mistaken for signs of normal ageing.