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fossilesque to BiologyEnglish · 9 months ago

Brain found to store three copies of every memory

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Brain found to store three copies of every memory

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fossilesque to BiologyEnglish · 9 months ago
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Like a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory. The finding could one day help soften painful memories in people who've suffered trauma.
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    Ugh, you mean I STILL actually have a visual of goatsy stored in there somewhere?

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      You said it and my brain immediately loaded it. Thanks.

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        Not my fault, but happy to suggest a cure?

        You can always dilute it by imagining…idl, Donald Trump peeing in his diaper and everyone pretending he doesn’t smell?

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      That’s why aphantasia is a god send some days

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        It does have its benefits I’ll admit.

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      I guess so. I even remember the wedding band. That’s unfortunate

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        That detail has been erased by time - there’s hope yet

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