Through a widespread efferent projection system, the locus coeruleus–noradrenergic
system supplies norepinephrine throughout the central nervous system. Initial studies …

Our memories are not all created equally strong: Some experiences are well remembered
while others are remembered poorly, if at all. Research on memory modulation investigates …

Neuroscience is witnessing growing interest in understanding brain mechanisms of memory
formation for emotionally arousing events, a development closely related to renewed interest …

Although it is well known that water is essential for human homeostasis and survival, only
recently have we begun to understand its role in the maintenance of brain function. Herein …

Because of its reliance on memory, the tendency for rats, mice and other animals to alternate
successive choices of T-or Y-maze arms has assumed considerable popularity in …

It is well known that the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is altered by early
environmental experiences, particularly in the perinatal period. This may be one mechanism …

The family of facilitative glucose transporter (GLUT) proteins is responsible for the entry of
glucose into cells throughout the periphery and the brain. The expression, regulation and …

Insulin is now well-established as playing multiple roles within the brain, and specifically as
regulating hippocampal cognitive processes and metabolism. Impairments to insulin …

In this supplement, the papers presented at the International Symposium on Breakfast and
Performance in Napa, CA in 1995 are summarized and integrated with data published since …

Results from our work in rats and others findings from human epidemiologic studies
demonstrate deficits in cognitive performance following chronic ingestion of high fat, high …