Research funded by the NIH has unveiled the structural intricacies of memory formation within the mouse brain. Detailed imaging techniques illustrated how neurons connected through unique multi-synaptic boutons, which allow for flexible information coding. Furthermore, the study found that memory-formed neurons do not conform to the traditional concept that "neurons that fire together wire together," suggesting a different organizational principle. Enhanced interactions with astrocytes and intracellular changes also highlight the complexity of neuronal connections during learning processes, providing insights into why memory functions can sometimes fail.
The study demonstrates that neurons involved in memory formation undergo significant structural changes, challenging traditional theories of learning and memory localization.
Multi-synaptic boutons may represent a novel way neurons structure communications, allowing for greater flexibility in how memories are encoded across networks.
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