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·January 11, 2019·2 min read

Tracking the Birth of Memories

Researchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.

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·May 2, 2018·5 min read

How Dopamine Neurons Contribute to Memory Formation in Humans

According to researchers, dopamine neurons may play a key role in the formation of episodic memory. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders that affect memory.

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·April 10, 2019·3 min read

Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age

Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities.

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·October 1, 2014·3 min read

Lift Weights, Improve Your Memory

Do you want to improve your memory? A new study suggests you participate in a spot of weight lifting.

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·November 12, 2015·4 min read

Sweet Memories: Eating Sweets Forms Memories That Control Eating Habits

According to a new study, neurons in the dorsal hippocampus are activated by consuming sweet foods, helping form a memory of the meal.

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·August 7, 2019·3 min read

Virtual treasure hunt shows brain maps time sequence of memories

Using brain scans and virtual reality technology, researchers discover how a temporal map of memories is generated in the entorhinal cortex.

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·July 2, 2015·4 min read

How the Brain Reconstructs Past Events

A new study reports that when someone tries to remember one aspect of an event, the representation of the entire event can be activated in the brain.

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·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Erasing Memory With Light

Using optogenetics, researchers erase specific memories in mice.

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·December 8, 2020·7 min read

How the Brain Remembers Right Place and Right Time

Two new studies advance understanding of how the brain encodes episodic memories. The findings have the potential to develop new avenues of treatment for memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease and TBI.