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Life may unfold as a continuous stream, but our memories tell a different story. We do not recall the past as one long, ...
An interaction between two proteins points to a molecular basis for memory. But how do memories last when the molecules that ...
Inaccurate metaphors about the mind can cause real harm, for instance leading educators to 'train' children like algorithms.
The candles on your birthday cake don't tell the whole story. As anyone who ever attended a high-school reunion can tell you, some people age faster than others.
When someone saw real projected lines, activity in the fusiform gyrus was stronger than when they knew they were simply ...
Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, is a medical emergency. Learn about the evidence-based treatments doctors use to reduce pressure and protect the brain.
Life may unfold as a continuous stream, but our memories tell a different story. We do not recall the past as one long, ...
A study found the brain adapts to conversation timescales, using overlapping systems for short exchanges and distinct ...
Though it’s rare, a severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to a disease called rickets, also known as osteomalacia. Typically, ...
Neurologist Pria Anand recounts curious tales of the workings of the human mind in an elegant debut that is being compared to ...
Our memories don’t flow like a continuous stream—they’re divided into meaningful events, thanks to a tiny brain region called the locus coeruleus.