Neuroscientists reveal how the brain decides which locations will best anchor memories—before new experiences even happen.

Usually, forgetting where you put your coffee cup down doesn’t have a major impact on the rest of your life – you can easily retrieve another cup of coffee (and find the other one later, in a cabinet ...

In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily ...

This illustration titled, "Gateway to Memory," illustrates Dr. Singer's and Jeong's research and how interneurons act as gatekeepers that open specifically on paths to important locations to enable ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Certain cognitive skills help improve memory naturally. Strengthening focus, logic, language, and emotional control can ...

Giles Laurent, Chimpanzee at Kibale Forest National Park, 14 December, 2022 Source: Giles Laurent. Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International License How would it affect your mental ...