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fossilesque@mander.xyz to Biology@mander.xyzEnglish · 9 months ago

Brain found to store three copies of every memory

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Brain found to store three copies of every memory

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fossilesque@mander.xyz to Biology@mander.xyzEnglish · 9 months ago
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Like a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory. The finding could one day help soften painful memories in people who've suffered trauma.
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    Having lots of copies does no good when your indexing is fucked up.

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      Sure recall might not be amazing, but creative inspiration is fun

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