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How Memory Stays Sharp: The Role of KIBRA and PKMζ in Long-Term Memory Maintenance
Article Dec 2, 2024

How Memory Stays Sharp: The Role of KIBRA and PKMζ in Long-Term Memory Maintenance

A molecular duo, KIBRA and PKMζ, may hold the secret to long-lasting memories. Learn how their interaction could revolutionize memory-related treatments.

Brook Feleke 5 min read
Zhejiang University's LightMem-Ego Puts Hierarchical Life Memory on Phones and Glasses
Mindbytes Jul 14, 2026

Zhejiang University's LightMem-Ego Puts Hierarchical Life Memory on Phones and Glasses

A new AI memory architecture enables AI assistants, smart glasses, and mobile AI to remember conversations, objects, and daily routines without relying on the cloud.

gizmo guru 1 min read
How the brain prioritizes memory
News Apr 22, 2025

How the brain prioritizes memory

Scientists discover how the brain allocates resources to remember important items more precisely in working memory tasks.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Understanding the brain's rhythmic dance in memory
News Aug 12, 2025

Understanding the brain's rhythmic dance in memory

An exploration of recent research in deciphering how individual nerve cells and brain waves orchestrate the formation and recall of human memories.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Epigenetic editing alters memory in mice
News Oct 30, 2025

Epigenetic editing alters memory in mice

Scientists show how changing chemical marks on a single gene in brain cells can strengthen or weaken memories, offering new insights into treating memory disorders.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read