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Despite advances in understanding how memories are formed and stored, the retrieval of memories after death remains an elusive and complex challenge. Memory formation is one of the most intricate ...

Share on Pinterest Do all our cells have a type of memory, and if so, how might this influence health? We investigate. Design by MNT; Photography by Grant Faint/Getty Images & Ed Reschke/Getty Images.

New clues have emerged in the mystery of how the brain avoids ‘catastrophic forgetting’ — the distortion and overwriting of previously established memories when new ones are created.

Dr Harrington said: "Memories of unpleasant experiences can intrude into conscious awareness, often in response to reminders. "While such intrusive memories are an occasional and momentary ...

Researchers have found the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories. Cornell University researchers have found the pupil is key to understanding ...

Neuroscientists have identified the physical locations where memories are stored in the brain. But would that enable us to retrieve memories from someone who has died? When you purchase through ...

Our poor memories can seem mystifying ... That allows for special access. “We measure them every year. We know everything about their life. We know about their cognition, who they mate with ...

Share on Pinterest Research has found that deep sleep is crucial for the formation of memories. Amor Burakova/Stocksy Getting enough sleep is an important part of a person’s overall health.

Many of us experience this curious phenomenon of cherishing memories more than the moments themselves. This post explores why our brains are wired this way and offers strategies to savor the ...

School of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Film Electronic and Communication Devices, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China ...