Specific Neurons that Map Memories Now Identified in the Human Brain

Specific Neurons that Map Memories Now Identified in the Human Brain 

Columbia biomedical engineers correlate neuronal activity in the human entorhinal cortex—one of the first regions of the brain affected by the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease—with place-based memories; finding sheds new light on how the brain processes spatial memory 

Newswise — New York, NY—November 11, 2019—An important aspect of human memory is our ability to conjure specific moments from the vast array of experiences that have occurred in any given setting. For example, if asked to recommend a tourist itinerary for a city you have visited many times, your brain somehow enables you to…