Amygdala activity predicts which new images may become lasting memories
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In the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience, a groundbreaking scientific discovery regarding the mechanisms of memory formation in the human brain has been announced. It has been proven that the amygdala, a region deep within the brain long previously associated only with fear, anxiety, and emotional responses, functions as the primary filter in shaping overall long-term memory.
Amygdala activity predicts which new images may become lasting memories
A walnut-sized area of the brain known as the amygdala plays a giant role in determining which experiences end up in long-term memory and which are forgotten. The Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University discovery points to the amygdala as a potential target for treating memory disorders.
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