Scientists discover brain neurons that remove ‘unnecessary’ memories | Technology News, The Indian Express

Scientists discover brain neurons that remove ‘unnecessary’ memories | Technology News, The Indian Express

By Tech Desk |New Delhi |Updated: September 23, 2019 2:42:24 pm

Scientists discover brain neurons that remove ‘unnecessary’ memories

Scientists have discovered neurons in our brain's hypothalamus region, whose inhibition during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is connected to removing the 'unnecessary' memories from the brain, according to a new study.

A group of researchers headed by Shuntaro Izawa from Japan’s Nagoya University found that Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) neurons increased the memory in mice, while the activation of MCH neurons impaired memory. (Image source: Pixabay)

Health researchers from Japan have discovered neurons in our brain’s hypothalamus region, whose inhibition during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is connected to removing the ‘unnecessary’ memories from the brain, as per a new study published in the journal Science. The results provide information about mechanisms behind the regulation of memory during our sleep.