Columbia's Zuckerman Institute scientists discover black-capped chickadees use brain 'barcodes' to memorize food locations during winter, offering insights into human memory formation.
Scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have discovered that black-capped chickadees use barcode-like brain activity to memorize thousands of food locations during winter months, shedding light on how the brain creates memories. The birds' unique neural 'barcodes' for memories of stashing away food may provide insights into human memory formation. The findings were published in the journal Cell.
March 29, 2024
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