In years to come, personal memories of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be etched…
Browsing: Memory
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.
NIH study suggests our brains use distinct firing patterns to store and replay memories. In…
Neurons that store abstract representations of past experiences are activated when a new, similar event…
People are no better than chance at identifying when someone else is recounting a false…
Effortless learning during sleep is the dream of many people. The supportive effect of smells…
Brain-Cell Helpers Powered by Norepinephrine During Fear-Memory Formation A sustained state of vigilance will generate…
Mouse study connects body clock and memory recall. Can’t remember something? Try waiting until later…
Described as “living rocks,” giant land tortoises are lumbering beasts with a reputation for being…
Study Finds You Create Your Own False Information Along with partisan news outlets and political…
Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have created a device that acts…
Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align…
How do house hunters who visit 20 homes daily still recall details of the master…
Our brains are famously flexible, or “plastic,” because neurons can do new things by forging…
A neural circuit mechanism involved in preserving the specificity of memories has been identified by…
A small group of cells in the brain can have a big effect on seizures…
Our daily lives include hundreds of routine habits. Brushing our teeth, driving to work, or…
MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a cellular pathway that allows specific synapses to become stronger during…
Nearly every American who has become a parent in the last decade has heard the…