Discovering Memory Beyond the Brain: How Non-Neural Cells Can Learn

New research challenges long-held beliefs, showing that memory functions exist in kidney and nerve cells.

Nov 13, 2024

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Topline:

Groundbreaking findings reveal that certain non-brain cells can "learn" and retain memory-like functions, suggesting a fundamental cellular property across the body and opening new avenues for memory-related treatments.

Study Details

The human brain has long been credited as the sole organ responsible for memory formation. However, a recent study…

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