Neuroscientists identify mechanism that builds memories during sleep

A new study conducted by Neuroscientists has identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep. This study centred on the role of the nucleus reuniens, an area that connects two other brain structures involved in creating memories - the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus -- and may coordinate their activity during slow-wave sleep. ‘Before this study, we did not know what was responsible for connecting the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus,’ added Hauer, who researched under the supervision of Clay Dickson, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Silvia Pagliardini, associate professor in the Department of Physiology.

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