In a new study, chimpanzees outplay humans in a two-player game, suggesting that chimps may…
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.
In a newly published study, scientists at the University of California show the ability to…
A newly published study from John Hopkins University shows that caffeine has a positive effect…
In a newly published study, neurobiologists demonstrate the ability to create specific memories by directly…
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have discovered that the brain uses the cortex for…
In a new study, neuroscientists plant false memories in the brains of mice, showing that…
A new study from Rice University details a 1-kilobit rewritable silicon oxide memory device with…
Neurologists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have successfully shown that human embryonic stem cells, which…
New research from UC Berkeley suggests that sleep disruption in the elderly, mediated by structural…
The enzyme protein kinase M-ζ (PKM-ζ) was thought to be a fixture of long-term memory,…
Smell, touch, and music have all proven to evoke nostalgia and researchers at the University…
Each time a memory is recalled, the memory is imperfectly re-stitched by the brain. Memories…
A newly published study from a team of neuroscientists at MIT is latest in a…
Fear memories are formed when humans associate things with strong, negative emotional responses. A team…
A newly published study details how scientists at the Eindhoven University of Technology developed “magnetic…
Many people know that soda and sweets aren’t a healthy choice of food, but did…
Scientists at the University of Basel in Switzerland were able to analyze the genetic sequences…
Many of you probably knew that eating fresh berries and fruit was good for you;…