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fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
3 months ago

How the Brain Creates New Memories While Maintaining Old Ones

The researchers first examined how the pupils of mice change as they sleep. Mice sleep with their eyes open, making it easier for researchers to track these changes.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Brain's Built-In GPS System

The hippocampus creates mental maps crucial for navigation, while the parahippocampal cortex distills visual scenes into actionable paths, integrating sensory input seamlessly.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54

Eleanor Maguire revolutionized the understanding of memory through her research on the hippocampus, especially in relation to London taxi drivers.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54

Eleanor Maguire revolutionized the understanding of memory through her research on the hippocampus, especially in relation to London taxi drivers.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Why can't we remember our early years? Do babies make memories at all?

Babies as young as 12 months can form memories, suggesting earlier cognitive development than previously understood.
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