There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

Newly decoded brain circuits make memories more stable as part of learning, according to a study led by NYU Langone Health researchers. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates ...

A computational model explains how place cells in the hippocampus can be recruited to form any kind of episodic memory, even when there's no spatial component. Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists ...

New research reveals how a class of neurons that help coordinate communication in the brain link up with their target cells, ...

Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists discovered cells within the brain's hippocampus that store memories of specific locations. These cells also play an important role in storing memories of events, ...