Memories
Memories give us a guide for the present and future both in decision making and immediate actions. Some believe that if it were not for their memories of 'x' then they could not continue on in the struggle of life. Which specific memories keep you strong, give you courage and so forth?
Neurons’ sugar coating is essential for long-term memories. How the brain is able to store memories over long periods of time has been a persistent mystery to neuroscientists. In a new study, researchers show that long-lived extracellular matrix molecules called perineuronal nets are essential for distant memories. Source 1j.
When storing memories, brain prioritizes those experiences that are most rewarding. A new study finds that overnight the brain automatically preserves memories for important events and filters out the rest, revealing new insights into the processes that guide decision making and behavior. Source 6b.