Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

The room dissolves into a rushing collage of childhood bedrooms, long-forgotten faces and the exact shade of blue from an old family car. For many people who take psilocybin, these memory-fueled ...

For decades, neuroscientists have been trying to uncover the neural processes that allow humans and various other animals to ...

Recent research has shown that non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in particular, can modulate core memory ...

Why do we remember a hug forever? A new neurobiological model explains how "affective tactile memory" stores emotional touch ...

In a world saturated with stories—from ancient myths to TikTok clips—narratives knit together emotion, memory, and meaning. A new study in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that how a story is told ...

A new study suggests that four psychoactive compounds work in surprisingly similar ways, and that they break down the ...

Webs of star-shaped cells called astrocytes connect distant parts of the brain, allowing long-distance exchange of molecules.

Researchers mapped brain-wide astrocyte networks that link distant regions, proving these "support cells" have their own long ...

A neurologist has revealed one of the "best things for your brain". According to the specialist, this particular pastime is a ...

A new study (Cardenas et al., 2026) suggests that just 20 minutes of moderate cardio may trigger brain activity tied to learning and memory. Researchers found that a single cycling session sparked ...