New study and a review of decades of data pushes the memory clock back over…
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Memory refers to the brain’s ability to encode, store, and retrieve information, forming the foundation of learning, decision-making, and personal identity. It encompasses various types, including short-term, long-term, and working memory, each supported by distinct neural processes and brain regions. Scientists study memory to uncover how it develops, how it can be enhanced or impaired, and what happens in disorders like Alzheimer’s and PTSD. This page highlights cutting-edge research on the biology, psychology, and technology of memory, including breakthroughs in neuroscience, cognitive science, and memory-related therapies.
The discovery could have important implications for the health of aging brains and development of…
Infections outside the brain may accelerate Alzheimer’s decline by overstimulating immune cells. New research into…
Scientists from Japan employ a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track…
New findings demonstrate how the brain’s memory center operates at a ‘watershed’ making it especially…
A new study shows that over time, our memories lose vivid details and retain just…
Study of medical studies reveals ancient aboriginal memory technique superior. Australian scientists have compared an…
Osanetant reduces fear memory in males but increases it in females, revealing how sex hormones…
The MeshCODE theory proposes that memory is stored as binary patterns in talin proteins, turning the…
Treatable Sleep Disorder Common in People With Thinking and Memory Problems Obstructive sleep apnea is…
Findings suggest this hippocampal circuit helps us to maintain our timeline of memories. When we…
The MPS-2 protein, regulated by NHR-66, is vital for long-term memory and declines with age,…
Researchers used ISRIB to restore memory in mice with Alzheimer’s by reviving protein synthesis, offering…
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan show that melatonin and its…
Two new studies from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have uncovered an association…
Rapid mental rejuvenation in old mice suggests age-related losses may be broadly reversible. Just a…
Modifications to chromosomes in “engram” neurons control the encoding and retrieval of memories. When the…
Could over-the-counter “smart drugs” pose health risks? Supplements that claim to improve mental focus and…