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‘Mathematical microscope’ reveals novel, energy-efficient mechanism of working memory that works even during sleep

May 8, 2024 by

Researchers have discovered a mechanism that creates memories while reducing metabolic cost, even during sleep. This efficient memory occurs in a part of the brain that is crucial for learning and memory, and where Alzheimer's disease begins.

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