False memories can form for several different reasons. In many cases, memories are encoded improperly or become corrupted due ...

The human brain is a complex, miraculous thing. As best we can tell, it’s the epitome of biological evolution. But it doesn’t come with any security software preinstalled. And that makes it ...

If you distinctly remember the Berenstain Bears books being spelled "Berenstein" or you know Pikachu has a black-tipped tail, you're not alone, but you're not correct. Don't worry, your brain isn't ...

Rich false memories of autobiographical events can be planted - and then reversed, a new paper has found. The study highlights - for the first time - techniques that can correct false recollections ...

The idea of implanting memories has been a staple of science fiction for decades, dating back to Philip K. Dick's We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, which became the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie ...

Nelson Mandela, a renowned freedom fighter and anti-apartheid activist, spent 27 years in prison, a tale of resilience and hardship. Yet, his compelling story is often distorted in collective memory, ...

Anne P. DePrince has received funding from the Department of Justice, National Institutes of Health, State of Colorado, City of Denver, Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab. She has received honoraria ...