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Hidden Brain Cells Could Unlock the Secret to Humans’ Massive Memory Capacity
- Research from MIT suggests that astrocytes, not just neurons, play a crucial role in the brain's memory capacity.
- Astrocytes, typically seen as support cells, are now recognized for their complex interactions with neurons in memory processing.
- They communicate through calcium waves, coordinating with neuronal firing patterns for memory functions.
- A new model proposed by MIT researchers indicates that astrocytes enhance memory storage through complex synaptic coupling.
- The dense associative memory theory, involving astrocyte-neuron networks, surpasses traditional neural network limits.
- Astrocytic processes act as intermediaries, connecting multiple synapses and expanding memory capacity.
- Astrocytes use calcium dynamics to modulate neuronal excitability, influencing memory consolidation and retrieval.
- The neuron-astrocyte model encodes memory traces through astrocytic calcium signaling for scalable memory storage.
- This research could lead to new therapies for memory disorders by targeting astrocytic functions.
- Integrating astrocyte-inspired units into AI systems may enhance memory capacities and cognitive flexibility.
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