Pioneering study reveals a “molecular glue” critical for memory formation and stabilization. New research identifies…
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.
Sleep, or the absence of it, dramatically affects the neurons in the hippocampus. Two University…
Research indicates that long-term depression from young adulthood negatively impacts cognitive function by middle age,…
Enhanced neuron growth in the hippocampus, achieved through exercise or genetic methods, aids mice in…
A study has found that jays can remember incidental details, which is similar to episodic…
Researchers at UCLA utilize a novel microscope to uncover changes in neuron activity during repeated…
New research identifies unique factors in elderly individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s, paving the way…
UCLA Health research identifies a new memory state called spontaneous persistent inactivity. UCLA Health researchers…
A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to control learning and memory…
Research from UT Arlington indicates a link between eye sensitivity and enhanced working memory. Working…
Superconducting loops could allow computers to retain and retrieve information more efficiently. Computers work in…
New research reveals that spinal cord neurons possess the capability to learn and retain information…
Scientists find that mice administered with blended antioxidant supplement showed significant improvements in spatial cognition,…
New research reveals that frequent video game players exhibited improved performance in cognitive tasks related…
Activity taking place within the dendrites that branch off of neuron cell bodies is key…
A recent study sheds light on how sleep and daydreaming serve as optimal times for…
A high-fat diet combined with surgery leads to long-term memory impairment due to brain inflammation,…
A new study indicates a link between sleep apnea and increased memory or thinking problems,…