We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything—from our thoughts and memories to our emotions and decision-making. And yet, ...

Memory isn’t completely understood, she explains. “When you first form a memory, we kind of know where that happens in the brain.

Navigating a busy street, a new city, or even your own home requires more than just memory of landmarks. Deep inside your ...

For the first time, scientists have mapped how nearly an entire mammalian brain lights up as decisions are made. The massive ...

Brain waves passing between the two regions trigger a group of brain cells called phase-amplitude coupling (PAC) neurons that help coordinate working memory.

Vision happens when patterns of light entering the eye are converted into reliable patterns of brain activity. This ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How does the brain store—and access—our memories? While our ...

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 ...

Final Thought: Manage Like a Brain-Savvy Human Understanding how the brain works isn’t just interesting trivia: It’s the blueprint for managing with clarity, creativity, and compassion.

The decades-old anesthetic ketamine could be a game changer for treating severe depression, but there are still many questions about how the drug works, including exactly how it affects the brain's ...