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🔬 Science
April 22, 2026 at 02:00 PM
We Use Many of the Same Brain Cells to See and to Imagine Objects, a Study Suggests. The Findings Provide a New Window Into Memory
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study reveals that the brain uses the same cells for seeing and imagining objects, a discovery that could significantly advance treatments for memory disorders and psychiatric conditions.
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