Uncovering the Secrets of Long-Term Memory Storage in Mice through Video Games

Researchers at Rockefeller University have discovered that the anterior thalamus, an area of the brain not typically associated with memory processing, plays a vital role in converting short-term memories to long-term memories. By stimulating this area in mice, researchers were able to enhance the consolidation of memories that mice would usually forget. The study will have broad implications for future research into the thalamus' role in memory storage.