Every day, the brain is flooded with fleeting impressions, yet only a small fraction hardens into the stories we carry for a ...

The human brain is constantly flooded with sights, sounds and sensations, yet only a fraction of those experiences become lasting memories. Behind that quiet sorting process is a set of biological ...

How the human brain organizes its visual memories through precise neural timing has been discovered. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC; CA, USA) have made a significant ...

A new review explores how episodic memories are formed, stored, and reshaped over time, revealing why our recollections of past events often change.

New research shows that the brain uses built-in molecular timers to decide which memories last longer and which ones fade ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

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Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damage. Their work focuses on calcium signaling and how it might ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s a foggy day in New York City. Through my computer screen, I ...

Maintaining mental sharpness in today’s fast-paced world is more crucial than ever. With the increasing demands on our cognitive abilities, people seek practical solutions to enhance their memory and ...

People think they’re short on hours, but research shows they're actually trapped in a distorted internal timeline shaped by stress.