Category: Memory

Researchers identify neurons responsible for memory consolidation during REM sleep

From the University of Tsukuba press release: The presence of dreaming during rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep indicates that memory formation may occur during this sleep stage. But now, researchers from Japan… Read more »

Study looks at why some older adults remember better than others

From the Stanford University press release: Even among healthy people, a faltering memory is often an expected part of aging — but it’s not inevitable. “Some individuals exhibit remarkable maintenance… Read more »

Study suggests a child’s brain activity reveals their memory ability

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: A child’s unique brain activity reveals how good their memories are, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. When you scramble to remember a… Read more »

Study suggests the brain’s ‘updating mechanisms’ may create false memories

From the University of Technology Sydney press release: New research is one of the first comprehensive characterizations of poorly formed memories and may offer a framework to explore different therapeutic… Read more »

Study suggests extinguishing fearful memories depends on the flexibility of your DNA

From the University of Queensland press release: Fear is an important survival mechanism and so too is the ability to inhibit fear when it’s no longer needed. In order to… Read more »