In an intriguing breakthrough, scientists have identified a novel method to alter the way we recall negative memories, ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories ...

Erasing "bad" or painful memories through sleep cues could transform how we treat a wide range of mental health conditions.

Short-term memory loss is scary because one would expect things that they just saw to be front of their mind. If you feel ...

Wouldn’t it be great to look at a page of text, or a map, and immediately remember every detail? Many famous people – from ...

We live in a visual age—our phones are filled with snapshots, moments, and frozen fragments of life. I have taken photos on special occasions and trips throughout my life, and when phones evolved into ...

When people lack visual imagination, this is known as aphantasia. Researchers investigated how the lack of mental imagery affects long-term memory. They were able to show that changes in two important ...

(from left): Research Group Leader Dr. Cornelia McCormick, Merlin Monzel und Pitshaporn Leelaarporn find connection between autobiographical memory and aphantasia. When people lack visual imagination, ...