Why do some memories stick while others fade?
How can synapses encoding an important event (like winning the lottery) strengthen neighboring synapses encoding a trivial experience (like dinner), making the latter memorable? GL-alumnus Sadegh Nabavi provides an explanation in a newly published public article on Science Nordic.
By Sadegh Nabavi, memory researcher and Associate Professor, at Aarhus University
Can you remember when…?
You’ve likely heard this question before, and as we know, some things stick in our minds while others do not. Right? Momentous events, like the birth of a child or the loss of a loved one, remain vivid for years. In contrast, memories of what we had for dinner or conversations we’ve had often disappear within days.