Have We Missed Half of What the Neocortex Does? Allocentric Location as the Basis of Perception

A groundbreaking new study has revealed something astonishing: human memory may be stored throughout the entire body. Scientists have discovered that even non-brain cells—like those from the kidneys and nerves—can recognize patterns, activate memory-related genes, and exhibit learning behavior previously believed to be exclusive to neurons. | The Brain Maze

2.8K views · 39 reactions | The study reveals where memory fragments are stored in the brain. Individual details are parsed and stored in the prefrontal cortex, which accesses the hippocampus for information on the overall memory. | 1440 | Facebook