Memory is a continually unfolding process. Initial details of an experience take shape in memory; the brain’s representation of that information then changes over time. With subsequent reactivations, ...

We all get into arguments about the insignificant details of past events—the who, what, when, and where. Which sibling started that fight? What flowers did he bring on your first date? How old were ...

A new study into how different parts of memory work in the brain has shown that the same brain areas are involved in retrieving different types of information, the findings could redefine how memory ...

The human brain is constantly flooded with sights, sounds and sensations, yet only a fraction of those experiences become lasting memories. Behind that quiet sorting process is a set of biological ...

Gum chewing has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness, focus and cognitive function. South Korean researchers discovered that another substance may be even more beneficial ...

Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says the story ...

How Can Memory Be Preserved? Medscape: What strategies, both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, have shown the most benefit in preserving memory? Dr De Brigard: To the best of my knowledge, we don't ...