Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped non-neuronal cells, serve as active gatekeepers of long-term memory stability. By ...

Some memories remain with us for years, shaping how we learn from experience and adapt to the world around us. Others ...

A regulatory protein in astrocytes may explain how certain memories persist over time for learning and cognitive function.

A protein long associated with Alzheimer’s disease turns out to be essential for one of the brain’s most basic functions: ...

Retrieval practice refers to the deliberate act of recalling information from memory as a means of strengthening learning and retention. Originating in cognitive psychology, this approach emphasises ...

While napping sometimes gets a bad rap, sleep experts say a well-timed daytime snooze may actually boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and improve productivity. Plus, a nap during this time may ...

Humor is hard to execute, easier to get wrong and more difficult to measure in a short-term lens. But I’d argue that fear is ...

BioCompute expands funding to innovate DNA data storage, aiming for efficient, sustainable long-term archival solutions for ...

Research on memory, stress and motor learning suggests many police training programs reward short-term performance while ...

The explosive growth of data generated by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and modern digital infrastructure is ...