A new theory for what's happening in the brain when something looks familiar

(University of Pennsylvania) Research from University of Pennsylvania neuroscientist Nicole Rust and colleagues presents a new theory for what's happening in the brain when something looks familiar. The work brings the field one step closer to understanding how memory functions. Long-term, it could have implications for treating diseases like Alzheimer's.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news