New research reveals how emotional events help the brain remember ordinary moments that would otherwise be forgotten.

Boston University researchers found that ordinary moments can gain staying power if they’re connected to significant ...

That crossword puzzle you’ve been diligently completing every morning might not be the brain insurance you think it is. As memory concerns top the list of aging anxieties, brain training apps and ...

During a drive through New Hampshire, Chenyang “Leo” Lin noticed a few squirrels darting through the trees. It was a simple, ...

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ...

Scientists have long known that the hippocampus is essential for forming new memories. It helps record where and when things ...

You can use up all the storage on your phone or max out your computer's drive, but can you use up all the memory space in your brain? Despite how you might feel before an exam or after a sleepless ...

As evidence mounts that nutrition plays a key role in preserving brain function, a new study reports that regular intake of lutein, a component of many vegetables, boosts crystalline intelligence—the ...

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system.

Kidney cells can make memories too. At least, in a molecular sense. Neurons have historically been the cell most associated with memory. But far outside the brain, kidney cells can also store ...