A recent MIT study carried out on mice revealed that the brain gradually builds up cohesive cognitive maps of whole spaces ...

Researchers have developed a model explaining how place cells in the hippocampus anchor both spatial and episodic memories.

Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists discovered cells within the brain's hippocampus that store memories ... memories -- remembering where food was located or where predators were seen -- are ...

New research reveals neurons in the hippocampus that store memories of sugar and fat, influencing eating habits and metabolic ...

Researchers identify distinct neuronal populations within the dorsal HPC that respond to certain nutrients and influence obesity.

A Monell Center-led research team identified, for the first time, the brain’s food-specific memory system and its direct role ...

Researchers have long known the brain plays a role in overeating and obesity, but a new study sheds light on just how ...

Researchers find that rats create neurological maps of places to avoid after experiencing a threat and think about these ...

The study uncovers hippocampal neurons that differentially respond to sugars and fats, suggesting new avenues for combating ...

Poor circulation in the hippocampus may contribute to memory decline, highlighting the importance of blood flow for cognitive ...

Worried about overeating? Blame the hippocampus — part of the brain responsible for learning and memory — as it may be behind ...