There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

Why some memories persist while others vanish has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Now, new research from the ...

Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

A surprising new brain study suggests that remembering life events and recalling facts may rely on the same neural machinery.

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...

Traditionally, explicit long-term memory (the intentional, conscious recollection of things and experiences) is divided into ...

Deep brain stimulation enhances memory, may ease Alzheimer's symptoms. Feb. 8, 2012— -- A new study suggests that driving electricity deep into the brain can boost memory, shedding light on a ...

Menopause is linked to a loss in gray matter volume, a new study suggests, which may explain why so many older women ...