The researchers looked at two proteins important for forming connections in the brain, called NR2A and NR2B. But it can be difficult to get rid of strong old memory connections to make way for new ones, suggests a mouse study published earlier this year in the journal Scientific Reports and reported by the New York Times. ![]() When we learn something new, the neurons in our brains make strong synaptic connections to ‘cement’ the memory. Why would memories of boy band songs from middle school take priority over academic material from college? ![]() This doesn’t seem intuitive: why are seemingly important facts often lost, while others (like the lyrics to “Bye, Bye, Bye”) are here to stay? I can recall very few of those academic details today, but I can probably remember the words to every pop music hit from my teen years. I remember spending countless hours memorizing biological processes for physiology class and reactions for organic chemistry. ![]() ![]() During the exam, will he remember this, or “Call Me Maybe?” (Image credit: mer chau via Flickr)Īs finals week approaches for many college students around the country, I can’t help but recall the late night study sessions of my own college years.
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