New research shows that forgetting is an adaptive, reversible process where memories remain stored but…
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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.
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…
A new study reveals how exercise helps maintain memory function during aging. Aging is often…
A study found that older adults with positive attitudes about aging were more likely to…
PREP inhibitors reduce Tau buildup and restore memory in dementia models, making it a promising…
Researchers also report first direct evidence supporting main theory for how human memory is consolidated…
A study by researchers from Columbia and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard links age-related memory loss…
Researchers find that women and minorities are better remembered in homogenous groups but are often…
University of California, Berkeley sleep scientists say that deep sleep might help alleviate some of…
Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function in later life.…
A Dartmouth College Study Discovered Impairments in Both Face Recognition and Navigational Abilities A recent…
Even Those With Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease See Benefits According to a decade-long study…