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 ...

Though it's now clear humans continue to grow new brain cells throughout their entire lives, debate persists over whether this applies to specific areas involved with memory. Previous studies have ...

Scientists have identified a previously unseen layered organization inside one of the brain’s most important memory hubs.

Scientists uncovered a surprising four-layer structure hidden inside the hippocampal CA1 region, one of the brain’s major centers for memory, navigation, and emotion. Using advanced RNA imaging ...

The hippocampus serves as the primary learning and memory center of the brain, but this is not where our memories are held. Rather, memory traces or engrams are represented by the connections between ...

Clearing out “aged” brain cells dramatically reduced seizures and restored memory in a new epilepsy study.

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...

Deep brain stimulation enhances memory, may ease Alzheimer's symptoms. Feb. 8, 2012— -- A new study suggests that driving electricity deep into the brain can boost memory, shedding light on a ...

A Dutch study suggests that eating peanuts daily may improve brain blood flow and modestly boost memory in healthy adults ...

That forgotten name, misplaced keys, or missed appointment could mean more than just an embarrassing moment. Medical experts warn these innocent-looking memory slips might reveal serious brain damage ...