Traditionally, memory has been considered a function exclusive to the brain. However, groundbreaking research led by Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin at New York University (NYU) reveals that non-neural human ...

Adults may find themselves unlocking long-forgotten childhood memories simply by viewing their own face through a digital “baby filter”, new research suggests. At such a critical moment in US history, ...

We all know the best way to study is to have many short sessions instead of trying to learn everything in one all-night "cram" session. This is a basic rule for how our brain remembers things, and we ...

Sleep does not look the same for everyone. In a new study scientists grouped young adults into five sleep profiles and showed that each one lines up with different health measures and brain wiring.

Scientists at Skoltech developed a new mathematical model of memory that explores how information is encoded and stored. Their analysis suggests that memory works best in a seven-dimensional ...

The newfound ensemble of neurons could lead to therapies to treat persistent pain, which affects roughly one of five people globally.

New research suggests the human brain’s memory and learning peak at seven senses—the optimal number for cognition.

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory experience that helps us avoid danger. Touch a hot stove, stub a toe, or bonk ...