MIT Breakthrough: Star-Shaped Brain Cells Could Be the Secret Behind Human Memory

MIT Breakthrough: Star-Shaped Brain Cells Could Be the Secret Behind Human Memory

Astrocytes, once thought to be the brain’s housekeepers, may actually be silent powerhouses of memory. MIT scientists have proposed a bold new model where these star-shaped cells, with their intricate networks and calcium signaling, help store massive amounts of information, potentially far more than neurons alone could. This theory could shake up both neuroscience and [...]

Neuroscience breakthroughs: Surprising truths about memory revealed in 7 recent studies

Recent discoveries in psychology and neuroscience are reshaping how we think about memory. Far from being a passive storehouse of past experiences, memory is an active, adaptable system influenced by emotion, attention, repetition, and even bodily processes like chewing. These seven studies highlight how memories can blend together, become overly generalized under stress, or even form in non-neural cells. Together, they offer a clearer picture o…