Articles from May 2014
Name that song (title)
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
UI study pinpoints brain region associated with auditory memory By: John Riehl | 2014.05.28 | 10:39 AM Ever had one of those moments? You’re joyfully humming along to a song, but you can't remember its name. Why is the title slipping your mind?A University of Iowa study suggests that it could be more than simple forgetfulness. It could be due to damage to the brain’s left temporal pole. Damage to...
More than memory
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
UI study shows hippocampus is involved in language processing, may help treat Alzheimer's By: John Riehl | 2014.05.27 | 10:17 AM The hippocampus is no longer just for memory.University of Iowa researchers show that this brain region is involved in language processing as well, possibly providing additional insight into the accompanying deficits in memory and language in patients with Alzheimer’s...