New structural markers of memory storage uncovered by Scripps Research may pave the way for…
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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.
New research from the University of Chicago challenges long-held beliefs about how synaptic plasticity contributes…
A new fMRI study reveals that babies as young as 12 months can encode memories,…
What if poor sleep was doing more than just making you tired? Researchers have discovered…
For the first time, it has been confirmed that individual neurons represent the concepts we…
Scientists have discovered a way to use single missing atoms in crystals as memory cells,…
Scientists have uncovered a crucial pathway that links brain cell activity to the activation of…
A massive new study sheds light on how cannabis affects the brain, particularly during cognitive…
Learning is more effective when retrieval is varied and spaced over time, not repetitive. Variety…
New research reveals neurons in the hippocampus that store memories of sugar and fat, influencing…
Researchers have unveiled a programmable photonic latch that speeds up data storage and processing in…
New research challenges the ease of implanting false memories, highlighting flaws in the influential “Lost…
A groundbreaking step in quantum technology has been achieved with the demonstration of an integrated…
A study from Cornell University shows how pupils’ contraction and dilation during sleep stages indicate…
Breathing synchronizes brain waves that support memory consolidation. A new study from Northwestern Medicine reports…
Slow-wave sleep plays a crucial role in strengthening memory by enhancing synaptic connections in the…
Long-term memories can form without short-term memory, revealing a new brain pathway. Scientists at the…
A groundbreaking study involving neuroscientists from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria and the…