New York University researchers have discovered that memories are not only stored in the brain but also in different areas of the body. The Study In a study conducted by experts at the New York University in the USA, scientists investigated how nerve tissue and cells taken from the kidneys respond to different chemical substances,…
New York University researchers have discovered that memories are not only stored in the brain but also in different areas of the body.
In a study conducted by experts at the New York University in the USA, scientists investigated how nerve tissue and cells taken from the kidneys respond to different chemical substances, similar to neurotransmitters that carry signals between brain cells. They examined how these cells react to various chemical signals, observing when the “memory-storing gene” becomes active after being exposed to different chemical signals for a certain period.
To determine this activation point, the researchers designed the kidney and nerve tissue cells to produce a glowing protein when they respond to certain chemical signals. Consequently, when these cells were exposed to various chemical signals for a specific period, they activated the “memory-storing gene” by mimicking the behavior of brain cells that store memories.
The lead author of the study, Nikolay Kukushkin, stated that the research demonstrated that not only the brain and brain cells but also other cells in the body could perform the same memory storage function. Kukushkin highlighted that the study opens up new opportunities to understand how memory works and to treat memory-related issues.
The results of the research were published in the journal “Nature Communications,” shedding light on potential breakthroughs in comprehending memory processes and addressing memory-related problems.
