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Scientists have identified that objects possess an intrinsic 'memorability' rooted in their semantic features. By combining brain imaging with image databases, research reveals that meaningful attributes drive specific activity in the hippocampus, ensuring these items are deeply encoded into memory.
By Slayton, Howard, Huang, Hovhannisyan, Cabeza, Davis
Researchers have developed tiny, shell-like electrode caps to record brain tissue in three dimensions. This method captures the complex electrical activity of lab-grown brain models far better than traditional flat sensors.
By Acha, George, Diaz, Ouyang, Alam El Din, Surlekar, Moghadas, Loftus, Mangalvedhekar, Rayasam, Lai, Smirnova, Caffo, Johnson, Gracias
Researchers have successfully simulated the developing nervous system of the roundworm using statistical models based on basic biological rules. The study reveals that complex neural wiring can be predicted using simple factors like neuron birth time and physical distance.
By Richter, Schneidman