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

While we often obsess over heart health, we frequently neglect the organ that consumes 20% of our daily energy. Top ...

Maintaining mental sharpness in today’s fast-paced world is more crucial than ever. With the increasing demands on our cognitive abilities, people seek practical solutions to enhance their memory and ...

Boost your memory and defend against cognitive decline with brain-healthy Mediterranean foods like olive oil, berries, and whole grains—simple strategies you can start today. Did you know that the ...

Daily walking may lower Alzheimer’s risk by boosting blood flow and brain health. A doctor explains how simple steps support ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. When Todd Sacktor was about to turn 3, his 4-year-old sister died of leukemia. “An empty bedroom next to mine. A swing set with two ...

In a world saturated with stories—from ancient myths to TikTok clips—narratives knit together emotion, memory, and meaning. A new study in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that how a story is told ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining sharp cognitive abilities is more crucial than ever. With the constant influx of information and the demands of daily life, many individuals struggle to ...

Scientists have identified three key molecules that decide how long a memory lasts. Two of them, CAMTA1 and TCF4, work in the ...

Dynamic mechanisms of engram maturation. During the allocation, engram allocation is primarily governed by enhancements in intrinsic neuronal excitability, driven primarily by increased ...

Is language core to thought, or a separate process? For 15 years, the neuroscientist Ev Fedorenko has gathered evidence of a ...