Researchers have found that cells in the rat hippocampus -- a brain region that is essential for making memories -- are specifically organized into small clusters when fear-based memories are formed.

A new study has found that running changes gut bacteria and lowers a key receptor in the brain’s memory center. That link ...

A new study published in Neuron00923-1) has shown that rats, like humans, can intentionally recall specific memories without being prompted by external cues or needing to act on those memories.