neural correlates of memory

Neural correlates of memory refer to specific brain activities and structures involved in storing and retrieving information. Key areas include the hippocampus, crucial for forming new memories, and the cerebral cortex, which stores long-term memories. When we remember something, neurons in these regions become active, creating patterns that encode information. These neural processes involve changes in synapses—the connections between neurons—strengthening or weakening to help consolidate memories. Understanding these correlates helps scientists explore how memories are made, maintained, and lost, and develop treatments for memory-related conditions.