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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 findings shed light on the link between the TP53 protein-coding gene and neurodevelopmental and…
New research clarifies how the brain recognizes familiar stimuli by identifying a brief spike in…
Stronger Hippocampal Activity During Memorization Performed Better on Memory Tasks Individuals exhibit substantial variations in…
Puzzle Games Help Older Adults Maintain Memory and Focus A recent study from the University…
High-precision brain mapping reveals new memory networks, shedding light on evolution and Alzheimer’s disease. The…
Uncovering the mechanisms of memory could pave the way for innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and…
A recent study suggests that the ability to remember and process sequences—critical for language, planning,…
Stanford Medicine researchers have demonstrated that memory challenges in autism are not limited to facial…
Sweet Smell of Success: Simple Fragrance Method Produces Major Memory Boost When a fragrance wafted…
New research shows that forgetting is an adaptive, reversible process where memories remain stored but…
Researchers find that sulfate groups on glycosaminoglycans influence brain plasticity in mice, offering insights into…
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute discovered a mechanism where the insulin superfamily of hormones,…
A study conducted by UCLA Health reveals that Kundalini yoga increases brain activity in a…
Researchers at CU Anschutz suggest that their findings may pave the way for the development…
A study at Linköping University found that dementia patients can still learn and collaborate, challenging…
The act of pretending to be an art thief supercharges people’s memory of paintings, thanks…
SickKids researchers discover that a matrix called the perineuronal net may be responsible for why…