New research shows how psychedelics alter visual processing and boost memory-linked brain circuits to generate hallucinations, revealing mechanisms with therapeutic implications.

A new study challenges the long-standing belief that episodic and semantic memory rely on distinct brain systems.

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a critical role in recognition memory. Named 'ovoid cells' for their egg-shaped cell bodies, they increase understanding of how memories ...

Scientists from Boston University, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Toronto are advancing a shared idea about how the mind works. They argue that the same brain systems used ...

Human memory and attention are core cognitive functions that shape perception, learning, and decision-making. And whilst decades of research have provided ...

As we age, changes often occur in our sense of smell and cognitive capacity. But new research reveals a simple way to potentially shore up brain power as we get older–by letting scent waft through the ...

The slow erosion of memory is a disturbing experience that often accompanies aging. As women transition into menopause, many experience a range of physiological and psychological changes, including ...

I’d like to tell you three quick stories, each with the same theme. Tell me if it sounds familiar. I’m kidding, sort of. But, just in case these land a little close to home, there are a number of ...

Advocate Health turns neuroscience into a national service line to expand advanced neurological care across six states.