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Memories Aren’t Fixed, Your Brain Keeps Them on Shuffle

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06.08.2025
For decades, neuroscientists were convinced that the brain stores memories of places and familiar environmental features in one location. More specifically, in neurons called “place cells” that light up when you enter familiar areas, such as your bedroom or your favorite Taco Bell. These cells, located in the hippocampus, were thought to create a stable […] The post Memories Aren’t Fixed, Your Brain Keeps Them on Shuffle appeared first on VICE.

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