Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

A new protein sensor lets researchers see incoming brain signals, revealing how neurons process information tied to memory ...

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Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

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A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

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A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

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The findings suggest that while chronic pain was associated with accelerated brain aging in earlier studies, healthy ...