We can handle traumatic and regretful memories in ways that combine what we learn from neuroscience and therapy.

Every generation leaves behind images that shape memory. From temples and portraits to symbols layered with meaning, visuals ...

A sense of self-awareness is strongly involved in episodic memory. It’s the feeling of personally remembering.

A new study challenges the long-standing belief that episodic and semantic memory rely on distinct brain systems.

There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

A strong memory sounds like an unmitigated good, but science shows that vivid recall can distort your reality, fuel anxiety ...

In a new study Indiana University researchers observed episodic memory in rats to a degree never documented before, suggesting that rats can serve as a model for complex cognitive processes often ...

In a new study Indiana University researchers observed episodic memory in rats to a degree never documented before, ...

The influence of dopamine on learning, memory and cognition is manifold and multifaceted. Its role in reward-related behavior and behavioral affect is well-documented, as is its role in promoting ...

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