Researchers discover that activating a specific group of oxytocin neurons in the mouse brain improves performance in novel object recognition tasks. Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its ...

A new study has revealed that neural inhibition and balanced neural activity in a specific area of the brain is required for recognition memory. The findings could help provide better understanding of ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a critical role in recognition memory. Named 'ovoid cells' for their egg-shaped cell bodies, they increase understanding of how memories ...

VANCOUVER — From recognizing a friend’s face to finding our keys, our ability to remember objects shapes how we navigate daily life. But what’s behind this all-important mechanism that controls what ...

UBC associate professor of cellular and physiological sciences Dr. Mark Cembrowski (left) and PhD student Adrienne Kinman observe ovoid cells active in the hippocampus of a mouse. Take a look around ...

Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its effects on psychological well-being and emotional bonding in animals. Interestingly, research has shown that this natural chemical in the brain plays ...