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Research indicates that long-term depression from young adulthood negatively impacts cognitive function by middle age, with greater effects seen in black adults, possibly explaining some disparities in dementia risk. According to a study published in the June 12, 2024, issue of Neurology, the journa...

ARM Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) is a new hardware feature introduced in ARMv8.5-A architecture, aiming to detect memory corruption vulnerabilities. The low overhead of MTE makes it an attractive solution to mitigate memory corruption attacks in modern software systems and is considered the most p...

Mountain chickadees demonstrate remarkable spatial memory for surviving winters by recalling numerous food cache locations, with new research uncovering the genetic basis of this trait and its implications for adaptation. Lost your keys? Can’t remember where you parked the car? If only you had the m...

Mayo Clinic researchers have defined new criteria for Limbic-predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS), a memory-loss condition in older adults that mimics Alzheimer’s but progresses more slowly and has a better prognosis, aiding in more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Researche...

UCLA researchers suggest that a compound could improve brain electrical rhythms and potentially treat schizophrenia and depression, pending human trials. In a recent study, UCLA Health researchers identified and synthesized a molecule that successfully restored cognitive functions in mice exhibiting...

Penn State researchers discovered that blocking the enzyme HDAC3 improves memory updating in older mice, potentially offering new treatment avenues for age-related cognitive decline and memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. As we age, occasional forgetfulness becomes more common. However, it...

Researchers at the University of Chicago have made strides in developing an optical memory using MnBi2Te4, a magnetic topological insulator with properties that respond rapidly to light. This discovery could revolutionize data storage, making it faster and more energy-efficient. The material also ex...

Cornell University research demonstrates that sleep resets the hippocampus, enabling continuous learning and offering new strategies for treating memory-related disorders. While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep restores energy, a new Cornell University study finds it resets another vital fun...

Learning and memory are more complex than previously understood. Recent research from DANDRITE reveals that even experiences unrelated to a specific memory can influence how strongly that memory is retained. This insight opens the door to creating entirely new memory-focused learning tools. There is...

New insights enhance comprehension of a key aspect of cognitive functioning. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified the neurons responsible for “item memory,” enhancing our understanding of how the brain stores and recalls specific details of “what&#822...

New research reveals that astrocytes, a type of non-neuronal brain cell, play a significant role in memory storage and recall. Traditionally, memory has been attributed solely to neurons, but this study shows that astrocytes work closely with neuron groups called engrams, actively storing and trigge...

Slow-wave sleep plays a crucial role in strengthening memory by enhancing synaptic connections in the brain, with new findings suggesting potential methods for boosting memory through targeted stimulation. For nearly two decades, scientists have known that slow, synchronized electrical waves in the ...

Breathing synchronizes brain waves that support memory consolidation. A new study from Northwestern Medicine reports that, much like a conductor harmonizes various instruments in an orchestra to create a symphony, breathing synchronizes hippocampal brain waves to enhance memory during sleep. This is...

A groundbreaking step in quantum technology has been achieved with the demonstration of an integrated spin-wave quantum memory, overcoming challenges of photon transmission loss and noise suppression. Quantum memories play a crucial role in creating large-scale quantum networks by enabling the conne...

A new study introduces a low-energy MRAM device using electric fields for data writing, contrasting with the high-energy demands of traditional RAM. This method enhances data storage with reduced power, leveraging advanced multiferroic heterostructures for better performance. Energy-Efficient MRAM D...

Learning is more effective when retrieval is varied and spaced over time, not repetitive. Variety strengthens memory pathways and helps overcome false beliefs about easier methods. How to learn effectively? To optimize learning, it’s crucial to retrieve information from memory at regular inter...

A massive new study sheds light on how cannabis affects the brain, particularly during cognitive tasks. Researchers analyzed over 1,000 young adults and found that both heavy lifetime use and recent cannabis consumption significantly reduced brain activity during working memory tasks. This impairmen...

New research from the University of Chicago challenges long-held beliefs about how synaptic plasticity contributes to memory and learning. As animals encounter new experiences, the connections between their neurons, known as synapses, adjust in strength depending on the brain activity those experien...

New structural markers of memory storage uncovered by Scripps Research may pave the way for new treatments for memory loss. Using advanced genetic tools, 3D electron microscopy, and artificial intelligence, scientists at Scripps Research and their collaborators have identified key hallmarks of long-...

A new AI framework inspired by human memory could make machines more efficient, adaptive, and capable of reasoning. A recent paper published in the journal Engineering presents a novel approach to artificial intelligence by modeling it after how human memory functions. The research aims to overcome ...

SIRT2, an enzyme previously overlooked in astrocytic GABA production, may be crucial for distinguishing the specific effects of degenerative molecules involved in Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has discovered that SIRT2, an enzyme previously unkno...

Using machine learning and brain scans, researchers found that accelerated brain aging increases the impact of cognitive risk factors on memory and thinking, particularly in people with cerebrovascular disease. The difference between a person’s predicted brain age and their actual age, known as the ...