Scientists link vagus nerve to memory boost
Researchers report that stimulating the vagus nerve can enhance recognition of words read moments before stimulation. The study, by Robert Jensen and colleagues, suggests emotion and brain signaling interact via the vagus nerve to strengthen memory formation.
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New York
Nature Neuroscience
Robert Jensen
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
James McGaugh
Center For the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
University of California, Irvine
McGaugh
Octuplets rekindling old debate
Houston doctors report the birth of eight babies to Mrs. Nkem Chukwu amid concerns over fertility drugs and insurance coverage for fertility treatments. Experts warn such multiple births carry high risk and prolonged hospital care, with costs averaging about 250 000 per child.
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Randle Corfman
Midwest Center For Reproductive Health
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Corfman
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Alan Copperman
New York Times
Copperman
Mount Sinai-New
Leonard Weisman
Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children’s
Kirshon
Cortman
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