An interaction between two proteins points to a molecular basis for memory. But how do memories last when the molecules that ...

A groundbreaking study shows that the human hippocampus continues producing new neurons well into late adulthood.

Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in ...

Memory aid to help students remember ions involved in neural transmission. Judith Schomaker, CC BY-NC-ND Most students know that bananas are rich in potassium, while table salt is sodium chloride.

So if you’re listening to a revision audiobook or watching an online lecture, doodle while you do it. Doodles that relate to the content will improve your recall.

Sleep in particular is vital for learning and memory consolidation. During sleep, the brain processes and organizes information, strengthening the connections that help with recall.

Conducted with psychologists at UTA and Arizona State University, the study involved two experiments that tested prospective memory performance in younger and older adults under varying conditions ...

Brain stimulation is often thought to be a promising additional way to stop cognitive decline. The study, led by Dr Shuangke Jiang, from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Psychology, ...

Endel Tulving, whose insights into the structure of human memory and the way we recall the past revolutionized the field of cognitive psychology, died on Sept. 11 in Mississauga, Ontario. He was 96.