Brain 'Punctuation Marks' Organize How We Remember Life Events
TL;DR
Researchers have discovered that ripple-type brain waves in the hippocampus mark the boundaries of memory episodes and coordinate with cortical areas during naturalistic experiences, providing new insights into how memories are structured and opening potential avenues for treating memory impairments.
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