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Long-term memory is not an ‘on/off’ switch, it’s formed by cascade of molecular timers: Study

B rain researchers long knew that the model for studying memory oversimplified the complex processes that the brain uses to ...
Forbes

Short Vs. Long Term Memory: Why You Remember Your Birthday But Not Where You Left Your Keys

Rather than holding information in specific areas of the brain, our memories are represented by the connections between neurons, called synapses. According to a recent study from the Salk Institute in ...

Neither eternal nor infallible: why using your SSDs for long-term data storage is a very bad idea

SSD or HDD? We review the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how their technology influences tasks such as long-term ...
KEYT

Scientists were able to enhance long-term memory storage in mice. Here’s how

Researchers in New York developed a virtual reality maze for mice in an attempt to demystify a question that’s been plaguing neuroscientists for decades: How are long-term memories stored? What they ...
Psychology Today

Long-Term Memory Storage: Connections to Sense and Meaning

The CDC reports that more than 16 million people are living with Cognitive Impairment. The CDC (2017) defines Cognitive impairment as difficulty with remembering, learning new things, concentrating, ...

4 Ways You Can Protect And Improve Your Memory, According To Science

If you've ever wanted to improve your memory, then science has a few proven tips for you, from healthy living habits to ...
CNN

Scientists were able to enhance long-term memory storage in mice. Here’s how

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Researchers in New ...