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Illustration of neuron activity in a rat\u2019s brain<\/p>\n

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Strengthening activity of some brainwaves in rats\u2019 while they sleep improves their performance on a memory test. If we can boost these in people, it could lead to new treatments for dementia and other memory impairments.<\/p>\n

Memories are encoded in unique patterns of activity between neurons. Each time we learn or experience something new, a subset of neurons forms connections. These connections then strengthen while we sleep<\/a>, reinforcing the memory. This process is known as memory consolidation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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