But Ekstrom and his collaborators found that memory generated in the brain is the main driver of theta activity. Memory could be used to create stimulations from within the brain and drive theta oscillations, which could potentially lead to improvements in memory over time, he said. The researchers recorded the theta oscillations in the hippocampus of the brain. So, the researchers conclude that memory is a strong driver of theta oscillations in humans. "Basically, you take a patient who has memory impairments, and you try to teach them to be better at memory," he said.

Source: The Nation August 01, 2023 04:05 UTC