When memory-related neurons fire in sync with certain brain waves, memories last

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 14:22 in Psychology & Sociology

They say there's only one chance to make a first impression, but what makes that memory last? Research scientists now suggest that when memory-related neurons in the brain fire in sync with certain brain waves, the resulting image recognition and memories are stronger than if this synchronization does not occur.

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