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Researchers reveal the unique 'tagging' mechanism that guides the sleeping brain in remembering key thoughts
Every day, our minds are bombarded with thousands of pieces of information, yet our brains have a limited capacity to consolidate these experiences into lasting memories.
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Researchers at the University of York have identified a neural “tagging” mechanism that directs the sleeping brain to preserve certain daily experiences as long‑term memories. The study explains how the brain selects important information for consolidation while discarding less relevant details. This discovery clarifies the process by which memories are prioritized during sleep.
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