Brain imaging showed that these two types of narratives activated distinct memory networks, which later predicted how well ...

So since we all learn best by doing, it only makes sense that testing yourself — as long as you do it the right way — is the best way to learn faster and retain more. Granted, taking a test kind of ...

Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun Nagai at the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

The human brain’s ability to store and recall information remains one of science’s most intriguing areas of study. From remembering where we placed our keys to preserving precious moments with loved ...

Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It is also about how your brain functions under pressure.

Have you ever put your keys down and then completely forgotten where to find them? The brain has to work hard to protect information in your working memory from distractions. How this process works ...

Research from scientists at RIKEN highlights the role of Fos signaling in memory formation and recall in response to unpleasant experiences.

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.