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·January 10, 2022·4 min read

Brain Activity During Observational Learning Similar to Memory Recall

Mouse study reveals brain activity patterns associated with memory recall become active when learning by observation.

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·April 12, 2021·2 min read

Study Showing How the Brain Retrieves Facts and May Help People With Memory Problems

A shared set of brain regions play a vital role in the retrieval of weak memories.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 12, 2021·5 min read

Memory May Not Serve Completely Correct

People occasionally correctly recall information in the presence of strong semantic clues without previously storing the information to memory.

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·August 15, 2019·6 min read

Firework Memories: Neural Mechanism Central to Human Free Recall Identified

Hippocampal short-wave ripples trigger spontaneous recollections and reinstate cortical representation during free recall of episodic memories.

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·July 7, 2019·5 min read

Scientists may soon be able to predict your memories

Using a mathematical model, researchers uncover the effects of emotion in memory encoding. They hope the data can be used to predict which experiences a person is most likely to recall.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 31, 2019·6 min read

A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory

Using non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

Measuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing Memories

Study reports people access fully detailed memories at different speeds and levels of detail, often accessing older information first. Findings could help developing treatments for those with PTSD, researchers say.