memories

Scientists have discovered that a drug used to treat HIV helps restore a particular kind of memory loss in mice. The results hold promise for humans, too.

A drug for HIV appears to reverse a type of memory loss in mice

7:01am May 28, 2022

by Jon Hamilton

In mice, the HIV drug maraviroc restored a system that links new memories that are made around the same time. The finding could help treat memory problems in people.

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With repair costs mounting, Air Devil's Inn owner Kristie Shockley wasn't sure the bar would make it through the summer, so she put out a call for help on social media — and some regulars planned a benefit.

National

Closing Time: The Science Behind Nostalgia For Our Favorite Bars

7:57am March 31, 2019

by Ashlie Stevens

First dates. Local bands. College years. The word "nostalgia" is mentioned frequently in regard to our beloved haunts that shuttered long ago. But how do we form these special feelings for a place?

Renae Quinn's favorite valentine ever was a very punny one from her late husband on the Valentine's Day before they were married.

Arts

Drawn From The Heart: Your Most Memorable Valentine's Day Cards

9:56am February 14, 2017

No snark or anti-commercialism rantings here, just a dose of simple sweetness. Readers share stories and photos — and an NPR artist re-creates a couple of valentines that live on only in memories.

The Old Town Museum in Aarhus, Denmark has created a "House of Memories" that's an exact replica of a 1950s apartment. It's intended for Alzheimer's patients, whose memories may be triggered by the sights, sounds and smells from the period, researchers sa

Denmark's 'House Of Memories' Re-Creates 1950s For Alzheimer's Patients

12:36pm September 13, 2016

by Sidsel Overgaard

The apartment in a museum is a detailed reconstruction of a 1950s home, with all its smells, sounds and textures. Psychologists say it can spark memories for people with dementia.

Greg O'Brien and his wife are finding it more difficult to drive to and from their family's secluded house on Cape Cod. As they move out and move on, O'Brien has discovered a bittersweet trove of memories.

When Losing Memory Means Losing Home

6:33pm July 18, 2015

by Rebecca Hersher

As his Alzheimer's progresses, journalist Greg O'Brien and his wife have decided it's time to leave the home where they raised their three kids. The move is turning up some sweet discoveries.

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Bursts Of Light Create Memories, Then Take Them Away

4:38pm June 03, 2014

by Jon Hamilton

Scientists seem to have answered a fundamental question about the nature of memory. They have found compelling evidence that memories are made by strengthening connections between certain brain cells.

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