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

A new study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns. "This may help us unravel how we remember what we read," say the authors. Their research is published in the ...

Learn more about the different types of memory mechanisms your brain uses and which is the most important.

Depending on which neurons are activated during learning, the subsequent connections formed when multiple brain regions fire simultaneously form the physical representation of the memory.

Researchers at the University of Southern California have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the human brain forms, stores and recalls visual memories. A new study, published in ...

Procedural memory is a form of long-term memory that enables people to learn and execute tasks. It has been described as a kind of implicit memory: Unlike when a person recalls facts or images ...

Discover how extended work hours can change brain structure, affecting emotional regulation and memory, according to recent research findings.

Overworking physically alters brain regions responsible for executive functions and emotional stability, according to a new study, with potential long-term impact. Experts weighed in.