Scientists have uncovered a surprisingly large reserve of “silent synapses” in the adult brain—unused neural connections that can be rapidly activated to store new memories.

Scientists have found that your brain separates memories into “what” and “where/when” using two different groups of neurons.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in whom ...

For almost a century, psychologists and neuroscientists have been trying to understand how humans memorize different types of ...

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, including neurons, glial cells and the vasculature into a single culture. Grown ...

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, including neurons, glial cells and the vasculature into a single culture. Grown ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Discover how the human brain stores memories. A new study reveals how content and context neurons work separately to create ...