Memory is not a recording device. It doesn't play back events like a video camera would. Instead, it's a remarkably active, ...

When discussing memory systems, it seems the most common point made is regarding the difference between short- and long-term memory. It seems pretty well-known that short-term memory operates over a ...

Imagine having a conversation with someone who remembers every detail about your preferences, past discussions, and even the nuances of your personality. It feels natural, seamless, and, most ...

A research team identified the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. They found a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that ...