Researchers discovered new regions of the brain that work together for memory recall and storage. Scientists continue to learn how the brain stores and retrieves memories using brain mapping ...

DEMENTIA: When does everyday forgetfulness turn into symptoms of the brain condition? Memory lapses are often the first warning sign of Alzheimer's disease, but how can you tell what's normal or not?

Recent advances in cognitive development research have shed considerable light on how children encode, consolidate and retrieve information from their everyday experiences. Studies have demonstrated ...

In the 1913 novel Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust, the narrator bit a madeleine cake dipped in tea and the flavor triggered a vivid memory. The madeleine became a symbol in the story for memory and ...