The human brain is constantly flooded with sights, sounds and sensations, yet only a fraction of those experiences become ...

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 ...

Scientists have found that the precise timing of electrical activity in our brains determines how well we process the world around us. This new knowledge could have massive implications for how we ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

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. Poor sleep ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified two receptors ...