The Electrifying Symphony of Brain Networks and Memory Encoding
Electric fields, generated by neural activity, play a crucial role in coordinating brain functions, akin to a conductor leading an orchestra. As animals engaged in working memory games, the researchers observed that information across two vital brain regions was coordinated by the emerging electric field. This field was seen to direct neural activity, influencing voltage fluctuations across the neurons’ membranes. The findings illuminate a crucial understanding of the brain’s workings, potentially improving the design of brain-controlled prosthetics.