New York, Oct. 28 (SANA) Researchers in the United States have identified a role for the amygdala in determining which details of everyday experiences may be retained in long-term memory, according to a report published by the scientific website Medical Xpress on Tuesday.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that specialized neurons in the amygdala respond to scenes and images as people view them. These neurons become particularly active in response to certain details, potentially helping determine which experiences people recall later.
The findings could guide future research into memory-related conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and temporal lobe epilepsy. Researchers suggested that stimulating these neurons might eventually help improve memory formation and retrieval, although further studies are needed to establish the safety and effectiveness of any such approach in clinical practice.
The amygdala is a small cluster of cells located deep within the brain’s temporal lobe. It has traditionally been associated with emotional responses, particularly fear, while the reported findings point to a broader role in memory formation.
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