For decades, neuroscientists assumed the hippocampus, the brain’s memory hub, started out mostly empty and built its wiring ...

The brain is often described as a dense forest of connections, and for years scientists have searched for ways to trim that ...

Researchers have found that your morning cup of coffee may do more than kickstart your day, it could also shield your brain from the memory-erasing effects of sleep deprivation. “Sleep deprivation ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

Lack of sleep doesn't just cause fatigue; it selectively alters certain circuits of our social memory. Yet a beverage we know ...

Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists discovered cells within the brain's hippocampus that store memories of specific locations. These cells also play an important role in storing memories of events, ...

Memories are thought to be encoded in the brain as enduring physical and chemical changes, or engrams. Although recent technological advances have enabled substantial progress in our understanding of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers conducted a study of 431 adults with multiple sclerosis. Data showed lesion volume and damage were ...