Human Memory Breakthrough

Posted 30 Nov 2001 at 15:17 UTC by steve

For years, scientists have believed that structural changes between neurons in the brain take place when we store short-term and long-term memories. Now for the first time, researchers at UC Davis have photographic and video evidence of brain cells forming temporary and permanent connections. The original press release is available online. The research team was led Yukiko Goda of the UC Davis Neurobiology program.