Latest about Memory
Déjà Vu All Over Again: This Man Relived Every New Moment
A man's persistent déjà vu puzzles scientists who probed his brain to find an explanation.
Why Painful Memories Linger
Scientists reveal the mechanism by which the brain creates long-lasting memories of painful or scary events.
Eyewitness Testimony is Far From Perfect
But psychological scientists who study human perception and memory are not surprised at all.
Late-Night Meals May Interfere with Memory, Research Suggests
The hectic pace of modern life means that people are often eating at odd times of the day and night, and these shifted schedules could be taking a toll on memory, new research suggests.
Cholesterol-Lowing Drug Reverses Memory Deficit in Mice
A statin drug which is taken by millions of Americans to lower their cholesterol level may also reverse certain types of learning deficits, according to a new study in mice.
Cocoa Compound Staves Off Memory Loss
Compounds called flavanols, which are found in cocoa beans may reverse the normal age-related memory decline that is normally seen in healthy older adults, researchers say.
