"Stress and Memory: Unveiling the Molecular Mechanisms of Information Stabilization"

New research published in Nature Neuroscience explains how memory works at the cellular level, focusing on engrams, which are neuronal cells in the brain that store memory information. The study reveals that the number of engram cells activated during memory recall decreases over time, leading to improved memory discrimination. This has implications for understanding and treating memory disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, as disruptions in the early window after memory formation may contribute to memory dysfunction. The findings provide insight into the formation and stabilization of memories and offer potential avenues for developing treatments for memory disorders.