The man who forgot on purpose
The physical brain under construction
From cardboard boxes to supercomputers
Spaced repetition in the wild
duolingo The Physical Brain Under Construction
Give it some space and watch the myelin grow
duolingo Time your card reviews perfectly to discover the memory science that makes learning anything easier.
duolingo Chemical signals crossing synapses create temporary neural pathways that transform into permanent physical connections through repeated activation.
What is the name of the chemical and electrical junction where two brain cells connect to pass information?
Which region of the brain is most famously associated with turning short-term memories into long-term ones?
duolingo Cramming fails to activate the brain proteins required for long-term memory storage.
What is the name of the cellular protein that acts as a master molecular switch for long-term memory gene expression?
Why does cramming (massed study) fail to create stable, long-term memories at a molecular level?
Sea slug science: Much of what we know about memory's molecular switches was discovered by studying the giant, simple neurons of Aplysia sea slugs!
During which state does the brain actively transfer memories from temporary storage to the permanent neocortex?
What is the term for the biological process where a fresh, unstable memory is transformed into a stable, long-term state?
Why is reviewing a flashcard right before you forget it more effective than reviewing it repeatedly when it is fresh?