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Brain Balances Rhythms to Switch Between Memory Recall and Novelty

Brain Balances Rhythms to Switch Between Memory Recall and Novelty

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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How musical rhythms instantly reconfigure your mind

How musical rhythms instantly reconfigure your mind

Your brain is never still. Each pulse of sound tweaks its wiring faster than a drummer can tap a snare. A fresh study pairs magnetoencephalography with a clever algorithm called FREQ-NESS to watch that rewiring happen live. Lead researchers Dr. Mattia Rosso and Associate Professor Leonardo Bonetti from Aarhus University and the University of Oxford say the method lets them …

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Hunger Sharpens Sleep Rhythms That Solidify Memories

Hunger Sharpens Sleep Rhythms That Solidify Memories

Summary: New research shows that the brain’s slow oscillations and sleep spindles — key rhythms that consolidate memories during sleep — can be shaped by more than just age. While these rhythms have long been thought of as stable traits, studies reveal that metabolic state, like fasting before sleep, can enhance their timing and co-occurrence. Fasting in rats boosted the …

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