"New Brain Circuit Insights Could Enhance Memory Stability in Learning"

A study from NYU Langone Health reveals how newly decoded brain circuits stabilize memories during learning by enhancing interactions between the entorhinal cortex and the CA3 region of the hippocampus.

• Researchers at NYU Langone Health decoded a neural circuit connecting the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus, crucial for memory stability and learning in mice.
• The study, published in Science, highlights the role of specific neurons in the hippocampus proper that facilitate encoding spatial memories essential for navigation.
• Understanding these brain mechanisms may offer insights into conditions like schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder, potentially guiding therapeutic approaches.