Could your brain run out of space? ASK A RESEARCHER: Everything we know is stored in the brain, but can we eventually run out of space?
Pain after nerve damage can cause severe memory impairment Many people with chronic pain from nerve damage have far poorer cognitive function than fibromyalgia patients and healthy individuals, according to a new study. The discovery is deemed important ground-breaking work.
Pioneer neuropsychologist wins Kavli Prize Brenda Milner brought about one of the most notable discoveries made in research on human memory. She has been awarded the Kavli Prize for Neuroscience together with John O’Keefe and Marcus E. Raichle.
More years of education mean a better memory in old age Public education reforms implemented decades ago are providing new insights. Each additional year of schooling can give mental benefits towards the end of life.
Does photographic memory exist? Can some people glance at a picture or read a page of a book and later have total recall of all the details and information?