New research shows that the brain uses built-in molecular timers to decide which memories last longer and which ones fade more quickly.

A study using electroencephalography found that the extent of memory retention after sleep is associated with time spent in ...

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Researchers have a new hypothesis for how brain cells called astrocytes might contribute to memory storage in the brain. Their model, known as dense associative memory, would help explain the brain's ...

A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that accelerating the brain’s waste removal system could have tremendous implications for our memory. As ...

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system.

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...

Muscle memory isn't just about muscles; it's your brain and nervous system adapting to repeated movements, making them ...