Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory. It means how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term memories. These are named Ovoid Cells. They are found in the hippocampus of mice, humans and other mammals.
Hope for brain conditions’ treatments
Discovering the neuron provides key insights into how memories form and into the treatment of brain conditions related to object recognition, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and epilepsy.
In a study published today in Nature Communications, the researchers have discovered a new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to…