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How are memories formed?

More than 100 years ago, German biologist Richard Semon coined the term "engram," referring to the physical or chemical changes in the brain that occur when memories are formed.The Process ...

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How Sleep Strengthens Our Memory

When you learn something new, the best way to retain that information is to sleep. Sleep helps consolidate the memories formed throughout the day and links new memories with previous ...

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Why Do We Have No Memory of Our Infancy?

Many of us can vividly recall childhood memories; however, most will not remember the moments just after birth and the first two years of life as we acclimated to the ...