Patterns of neural activity called theta oscillations have a role in memory encoding but – contrary to current thinking – do not appear to have a role in memory retrieval.

A. Overview of hippocampal dynamics during movie watching. FMRI data from the hippocampus were measured at the voxel level, and low-dimensional subspaces for two types of novelty and memorability were ...

Innovative brain-wide mapping study shows that 'engrams,' the ensemble of neurons encoding a memory, is widely distributed including among regions not previously recognized. A new study by scientists ...

Dynamic mechanisms of engram maturation. During the allocation, engram allocation is primarily governed by enhancements in intrinsic neuronal excitability, driven primarily by increased ...

Forgetting names instantly is common and usually harmless. It happens because the brain is distracted during introductions ...

Emerging 2026 study finds cannabis impacts multiple memory types. THC can increase false and source memories, suggesting it reshapes recall by interfering with encoding, consolidation, and retrieval.

A child picks up a crayon and begins to sketch a scene from a story, not knowing that this simple act is strengthening the ...

In today's high-pressure professional environments, from national security to corporate leadership, memory is a strategic asset. Yet, despite its centrality to decision-making, 1 most modern ...

Memory is a continually unfolding process. Initial details of an experience take shape in memory; the brain’s representation of that information then changes over time. With subsequent reactivations, ...