Memory

The brain stores memories by creating new circuits of communication between neurons. In particular, seahorse-shaped structures called hippocampi play an important role.

An Aboriginal memory technique that uses narrative and geography may outperform the famous "mind palace" technique.

The brain exaggerates the differences between similar memories in order to recall them more effectively.

A quick zap to the brain could help revive missing memories.

Researchers have identified a possible biomarker for the degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Researchers are officially defining a new brain disorder that mimics Alzheimer's disease.

A short session of brain zapping can reverse some of the effects of aging in older adults, a new study suggests.

A new study raises hopes for a minimally-invasive PTSD treatment.

Sleep learning, the way people commonly think of it, is almost certainly impossible. But researchers are discovering types of learning that occur during sleep, with exciting applications.

This week, a study suggested bacteria that causes gum disease might be to blame.

These rats loved cocaine — until they got their memories "erased."

A new study links belly fat, or visceral fat, with brain shrinkage.

The ancient cosmologers were right and Galileo was wrong: This turtle's got the whole freaking world on its back.

How do you tell the difference between Alzheimer's and other types of dementia?

How many faces do you retain in your memory? It's likely a lot more than you'd expect.

Here's the expert testimony excluded from the Kavanaugh hearing.

Here's what young-onset Alzheimer's looks like.

But the real question is: can you sleep with all those wires on your head?