New research shows that apes have a better memory than some humans. A research team studied a group of apes as the animals were shown photos of old friends — some of which they hadn’t seen in over 25 ...

Researchers working with Alzheimer’s disease mouse models have shown that manipulating a single factor in brain cells called ...

We often assume that memory belongs mainly to humans. That remembering faces, feelings, moments and bonds over years is a uniquely human gift. But nature quietly tells a different story. Across ...

Indiana University neuroscientists have found the first evidence that rodents can call upon their episodic memory—the ability to recall seemingly unimportant streams of events from the past—and use ...

Of all the animals on the planet, humans have by far the highest ability to recall past events, referred to as memory. However, that doesn’t mean that other animals’ memories are poor, just not as ...

Some animals never forget—and not just in that folksy, "elephants remember everything" way. Across land, sea, and sky, particular creatures are absolute memory machines, storing details that would put ...

Dolphins are extremely intelligent and have great long-term memory. They have a strong social relationship with their family members. Even after being separated for more than two decades, they will ...

Trillions of microbes live in our gastrointestinal tracts, and all of those cells have their own genomes and proteins, many of which can affect our bodies. Scientists are learning more about the ...

Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its effects on psychological well-being and emotional bonding in animals. Interestingly, research has shown that this natural chemical in the brain plays ...