At one time or another, everyone encounters a peculiar kind of memory foul-up. You try in vain to recall, say, a name. All the while, it feels as if the name you’re searching for is on the tip of your tongue but just won’t spill out of your mouth.
Scientists have now identified brain areas that uniquely contribute to this experience.
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