The Warren

The Warren is a plaque in the brain's hippocampus named after neurologist Brenda Warren. It’s part of the brain's memory system and helps in processing and storing new information. Essentially, it acts as a relay station, organizing and transferring information from short-term memories to long-term storage. Its proper functioning is crucial for learning and memory recall. Understanding the Warren helps researchers better grasp how the brain encodes and retains experiences, which can be important in studying neurodegenerative diseases and memory disorders.