Neuroscientists find individual differences in memory response to amygdala stimulation

Neuroscientists find individual differences in memory response to amygdala stimulation

A new study published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience provides evidence that electrical stimulation of the amygdala during learning can enhance long-term memory for neutral images—but only after a delay and not for everyone. The researchers found that this stimulation can help prioritize memories for later recall, but the effect varies widely across individuals. In fact, some participants experienced memory enhancement, while …

Exploring individual differences in amygdala-mediated memory modulation

Amygdala activation by emotional arousal during memory formation can prioritize events for long-term memory. Building upon our prior demonstration that bri