Direct connection found between memory and sensory processing centers in brain

The Brain’s Efficient Encoding: Understanding New Pathways The brain’s ability to immediately assess the significance of sensory information is a marvel of human biology. Recent research led by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine unveils a new direct feedback loop in the brain’s circuitry, contributing significantly to our understanding of memory and emotion processing. This … Read more

Researchers discover direct feedback loop in brain circuit connecting memories and emotions

Deciphering the Brain’s New Messaging Pathway In a groundbreaking study from NYU Langone Health, researchers have unveiled a previously unrecognized pathway in brain circuitry that mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions. This discovery offers a fresh perspective on how the brain determines whether stimuli are familiar, new, or significant. The Anatomy of Brain Circuits Traditionally, … Read more