Research Reveals That the Human Brain Works Backwards to Retrieve Memories
When we remember a past event, the human brain reconstructs that experience in reverse order, according to a new study at the University of…
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Memory ‘Brainwaves’ Look the Same in Sleep and Wakefulness
Identical brain mechanisms are responsible for triggering memory in both sleep and wakefulness, new research at the University of Birmingham has shown.
Radio Waves, Smartphones, and Memory
Dr Berney and Dr Marshall discuss a study suggesting that smartphone use could be harming our memory.
Memory in the Real World: How Reliable is Eyewitness Testimony?
I have spent over five years studying different areas of memory, such as how people remember different episodes of their lives.
What Happens When There Is a Diagnosis of Dementia in the Family?
According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, there are over 835, 000 people affected by dementia in the UK today, and this statistic is expected to…
Laura Jenkins
Dr Laura Jenkins is currently a Teaching Associate in the School of Psychological Sciences and Health at the University of Strathclyde.
Is Visual Memory Really That Visual?
Looking back at the research I have been involved with in many areas of psychology, I often wonder which area is of the most…
The Wonderful World of Nootropics
We’re all looking for something that will help us deal with the fast-paced, deadline-rich, time-poor schedules that we lead.
Alcino Silva
Alcino Silva is a neuroscientist who was the recipient of the 2008 Order of Prince Henry and elected as a fellow of the American Association…
Jacqueline Andrade
Jacqueline Andrade is a Professor of Psychology, Associate Head of School for Research, Director of the Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Plymouth University. She…