Long-term memory emerges from a sequence of molecular programs that sort, stabilize, and reinforce important experiences.

Every day, our brains transform quick impressions, flashes of inspiration, and painful moments into enduring memories that ...

Every day, the brain is flooded with fleeting impressions, yet only a small fraction hardens into the stories we carry for a ...

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

One forgets thousands of moments every day. Scientists have just discovered why a few become unforgettable.

Learn how the brain sorts fleeting moments from lasting memories using a multi-stage molecular process.

Every day, our brains transform quick impressions, flashes of inspiration, and painful moments into enduring memories that underpin our sense of self ...

Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...

Some widely prescribed drugs may quietly affect your memory, focus, and cognitive performance. Here’s how they work, who’s ...

Both long and short-term cannabis use is linked to less brain activation and worse performance during working memory tasks, found a new study published in JAMA Network Open. “As cannabis use continues ...