Steve Ramirez Reshapes Memories in the Brains of Mice
Steve Ramirez Reshapes Memories in the Brains of Mice
The Boston University neuroscientist wants to take the edge off traumatic memories by manipulating how they’re processed in the brain.
The Boston University neuroscientist wants to take the edge off traumatic memories by manipulating how they’re processed in the brain.
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Human “Time Cells” Encode, Process Flow of Time
Anne N. Connor | Oct 1, 2021 | 2 min read
Neurons in the hippocampus store information on the timing of experiences in addition to their content, helping to mediate sequential memory recall, a new study shows.
Adult-Born Neurons Strengthen Memories While Mice Sleep
Ruth Williams | Jun 4, 2020 | 3 min read
The activation of young brain cells in adult mice is necessary not just for forming memories, but consolidating them during rapid eye movement sleep, a study shows.
Why Forgetting Is a Critical Part of Remembering
Hilde Østby and Ylva Østby | Oct 1, 2018 | 3 min read
The Østby sisters, one a neuroscientist and the other a writer, explore the uncharted territory of memory in their new book.
Image of the Day: Memory Jogger
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jun 12, 2018 | 1 min read
Scientists can livestream how the mouse brain’s hippocampus maps the physical world and accesses those memories.
Learning Enhances Synapses Between “Memory Cells” in Mice
Diana Kwon | Apr 26, 2018 | 3 min read
A new technique reveals certain neuronal connections grow larger and denser when memories are made.
Neurons Compete to Form Memories
Tanya Lewis | Jul 21, 2016 | 3 min read
The same populations of brain cells encode memories that occur close together in time, according to new research.
Manipulating Mouse Memory
Chris Palmer | Jul 25, 2013 | 3 min read
Researchers deliver bursts of light to specific cells in the mouse hippocampus to implant false memories about a fearful event.
Old Memories Excavated
Sabrina Richards | Mar 26, 2012 | 2 min read
Scientists use molecular techniques to reawaken memories in mice.