Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand
Have you ever walked into a room, been momentarily distracted, and then completely forgotten why you went into that room in the first place? You may be surprised that a seemingly small part of your brain is responsible for derailing your train of thought.
Our tendency to forget names, passwords, and skills is a source of endless frustration. However, this forgetfulness might actually be crucial for optimal brain function.
Part of the answer to “why can’t I remember where I put it ?!?!”
Scientists may have found a way to prevent age-related memory loss.
How is memory affected by stress? It all comes down to timing.
Recent research suggests microglia, the immune cells in your brain, are responsible for forgetting memories.
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