Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain flexibly switches communication pathways depending on context, balancing between memory recall and processing new information. The mechanism depends on the interaction of slow (theta) and fast (gamma) rhythms, regulated by distinct inhibitory circuits. In familiar environments, neurons prioritize reactivating stored memory, while in novel contexts, memory is updated with new sensory inputs. This dynamic …
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