A Vivid Memory Intensifies Distortions and False Beliefs. We assume that remembering more means remembering accurately. But that’s not how the brain works. The human memory s ...

Part 2 of a two-part series on the challenges of screen time and technology advances; Part 1 looked at the parenting challenges of managing technology and AI for kids With headlines constantly warning ...

One of the most widely accepted models for how cells remember their identity may be incorrect. This is shown in a new study ...

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the hypophysis, at the base of the skull, which then ...

Neurodegenerative disease profoundly affects structures and pathways responsible for memory, cognition, and higher-order ...

Despite all the big under-the-hood changes, the basic hierarchy here remains the same as in past generations. The Pro tier ...

It is not uncommon for a student to read extensively from texts, articles, and notes, only to discover that the information ...

Memory and cognitive control are fundamentally intertwined, but their interactions have only recently attracted researcher attention and the underlying mechanism of the interactions remains to be ...

State dependent memory (SDM) occurs when memory retrieval varies with the individual's psychological and physiological state at encoding and recall. Growing evidence shows that internal states shape ...

Summary: A new study reveals that listening to music immediately after an experience can enhance memory—if the emotional response is just right. Researchers found that volunteers who experienced ...