Memory

Scientists reveal the mechanism by which the brain creates long-lasting memories of painful or scary events.

But psychological scientists who study human perception and memory are not surprised at all.

The hectic pace of modern life means that people are often eating at odd times of the day and night, and these shifted schedules could be taking a toll on memory, new research suggests.

A statin drug which is taken by millions of Americans to lower their cholesterol level may also reverse certain types of learning deficits, according to a new study in mice.

Compounds called flavanols, which are found in cocoa beans may reverse the normal age-related memory decline that is normally seen in healthy older adults, researchers say.

Sci-fi loves to mess with memory, but memory misleads in real life, too.

Everyone knows it's easier to learn about a topic you're curious about. Now, a new study reveals what's going on in the brain during that process.