FeaturedNeuroscience·May 23, 2016·6 min readHow The Brain Connects Memories Across Time: Mouse StudyResearchers report they have discovered how the mouse brain links different memories over time.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2015·2 min readStudy Shows Older Adults Struggle to Recall Names When Music Is PlayingFor older adults, background music can interfere with memory recall tasks.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 6, 2015·4 min readRepetition Boosts RecallA new study reports repeating phrases aloud helps boost verbal memory, especially if you do it while addressing another person.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2021·2 min readStudy Showing How the Brain Retrieves Facts and May Help People With Memory ProblemsA shared set of brain regions play a vital role in the retrieval of weak memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2022·4 min readBrain Activity During Observational Learning Similar to Memory RecallMouse study reveals brain activity patterns associated with memory recall become active when learning by observation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2015·2 min readBrain Process Allows Memories to be Lost and FoundResearchers have identified a neural process which could help restore lost memories and bury bad memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Learning by Repetition Impairs Recall of DetailsResearchers discover that while repetition enhances the factual content of memories, it also reduces the amount of details stored.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2016·4 min readUnpredictability Improves Memory RecallResearchers believe their findings could help to develop better cognitive training for those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2015·4 min readWatching Memories Piece TogetherAccording to researchers, memories are more like separate but connected “snapshots” in the brain than uninterrupted video reels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2019·6 min readA small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memoryUsing non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2015·2 min readMemories More Accessible After a Good Night’s SleepAccording to a new study, a good night's sleep can help people recall facts they were unable to remember prior to taking a nap.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 17, 2018·3 min readMeasuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing MemoriesStudy 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.Read More