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Our memories form our sense of self, and when they are disrupted—through conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder—our quality of life can be greatly affected.
University of Chicago neurobiologist Mark Sheffield wants to understand how memories are created, stored and retrieved at the biological level. Using imaging techniques and a virtual reality environment, his research lab measures the activity of neurons and their connections within the brain. The goal is to understand these complex memory processes to better treat conditions that affect memory.
Learn more: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/sheffield-lab-understanding-neuroscience-memories
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Our memories form our sense of self, and when they are disrupted—through conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder—our quality of life can be greatly affected.
University of Chicago neurobiologist Mark Sheffield wants to understand how memories are created, stored and retrieved at the biological level. Using imaging techniques and a virtual reality environment, his research lab measures the activity of neurons and their connections within the brain. The goal is to understand these complex memory processes to better treat conditions that affect memory.
Learn more: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/sheffield-lab-understanding-neuroscience-memories
➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe
About #UChicago:
Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas.
#UChicago on the Web:
Home: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage
News: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news
Facebook: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB
Twitter: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW
Instagram: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG
University of Chicago on YouTube:
youtube.com/uchicago
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ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.
