Rather than holding information in specific areas of the brain, our memories are represented by the connections between neurons, called synapses. According to a recent study from the Salk Institute in ...

A study in fruit flies led by researchers at NYU Langone Health has confirmed a long-standing suspicion about how the brain ...

Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...

Didactic memory, also known as eidetic memory, refers to the ability to recall vivid details of an image briefly after seeing it. Discover how it differs from long-term photographic memory. Experts ...

Cognitive impairment, including issues with memory, is a common challenge for people with bipolar disorder. Here are 3 simple ways to minimize your risk.

Why your short-term memory falters, and how to make it better. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: Some thoughts vanish from my brain as soon as I think of ...

Multitasking usually lowers productivity because most people are “task switching,” which creates a mental “switch cost” that slows processing and reduces accuracy. Switching between tasks strains ...

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory potentially explains how memories get stored, processed, and retrieved. Though newer models exist, aspects of the model remain relevant to the study of memory.

Using optogenetics techniques, scientists from Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience identified a new pathway for forming long-term memories in the brain. Their findings suggest that long-term ...