People all over the world touch their faces up to 800 times per day—researchers wanted to know why.
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Some birds demonstrate episodic memory similar to humans
Jays exhibit a type of memory recall through which they can mentally relive past events.
Liquid metal memory
Turns out, liquid metals offer an unconventional approach to creating fully flexible memory storage devices inspired by the brain.
Blood vessels in the brain reveal a secret role in memory formation
A previously unknown mechanism involving the brain’s blood vessels reveals the intricate process of long-term memory formation.
Why do our brains prioritize emotional memory?
Understanding how our brain regulates emotional memory could help treat disorders such as depression or PTSD.
Eliminating computer errors by combining computation and memory
A device brings memory and processing together, helping minimizing errors and avoiding increasing energy demands due to huge amounts of data.
Boosting immune memory for broader vaccines
With more research, there is a potential for vaccines to have both adaptive and trained immunity to fight different diseases.
HIV drug repurposed for memory loss treatment
Researchers identify a protein that stops the brain from connecting memories, and regulating it could help improve memory loss treatment.
Computers that mimic memory and learning in the brain
An artificial synapse capable of simultaneously detecting neurotransmitters and light mimics memory and learning processes found in the brain.
Overcoming electrical current leaks in modern memory devices
A new device significantly decreases unwanted current leakage from memory devices, which could help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of future data centers.
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