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We're capable of infinite memory, but where in the brain is it stored, and what parts help retrieve it?

  • Written by Amy Reichelt, Lecturer, ARC DECRA, RMIT University
imageHuman memory is complex and neuroscientists are still trying to uncover the mechanisms that lead to memories being formed.Viki Reed/Flickr, CC BY

The brain is key to our existence, but there’s a long way to go before neuroscience can truly capture its staggering capacity. For now though, our Brain Control series explores what we do know about...

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