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Sep 1, 2024

Brain ripples play a key role in solidifying emotional memories

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A recent study published in Nature Communications sheds light on why emotional memories are often more vivid and lasting than non-emotional ones.


Neuroscientists recently found that specific brain waves, called ripples, help strengthen and replay emotional memories, making them more vivid and easier to remember. This discovery could lead to new treatments for memory-related conditions like PTSD.

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