Summary: NYU researchers have discovered that non-brain cells in the body can also store memories, challenging the belief that memory is solely a brain function. By studying non-brain human cells in a lab, researchers found that these cells can turn on a “memory gene” when exposed to patterns of chemical signals, similar to how brain cells form memories. The study suggests that spaced repetition is key for these non-brain cells to retain information, opening new possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related issues. This groundbreaking research may change how we understand memory and potentially impact healthcare practices in the future.
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