When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memory skyrocketed, researchers say.

Babies can form memories of faces, even when they're masked, and can recognize those faces when the masks come off.

Junk DNA could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories for people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobia.

Ever had a smell or song take you back to a specific place? New research reveals how the brain creates these associative memories.

Lemurs can sniff out fruit that's hidden in the forest more than 50 feet away. But only if the wind is blowing in the right direction.

Having odd dreams lately? You're not alone. A neurologist explains why the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our dreams—and what you can do about it.