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Why some memories persist while others vanish has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Now, new research from the Stowers Institute has identified the mechanism that makes a fleeting moment ...

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Study reveals how navigation and memory are linked, with a stable brain compass helping keep memories organized over time.

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When people think about improving their love life, they rarely think about their brain. But they should. As a neurologist who has spent decades studying memory, aging, and brain health, I’ve become ...