Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...

Memory actually takes many different forms. We know that when we store a memory, we are storing information. But, what that information is and how long we retain it determines what type of memory it ...

Researchers have investigated the shared and unique neural processes that underlie different types of long-term memory: general semantic, personal semantic and episodic memory. Their study, published ...

Scientists at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say they have identified a new type of memory loss. Limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome, or LANS, affects the brain's limbic system, which ...

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 ...

In the eighties, computer processors became faster and faster, while memory access times stagnated and hindered additional performance increases. Something had to be done to speed up memory access and ...

Lead author Annick Tanguay, who conducted the study both at uOttawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences’ School of Psychology and the University of East Anglia in Norwich (UK). Researchers from the ...