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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Taming the brain to better teach: To Have and To Be!

MY BRAIN, YOUR BRAIN, OUR BRAIN IS MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS

DOI
https://doi.org/10.26034/cortica.2023.3664
Submitted
February 21, 2023
Published
2023-03-20

Abstract

Cognitive neural pathways responsible for episodic memories retrieval remain unclear and is still a debated topic among neuroscientists. Both theories, standard memory consolidation model and unified engram complex theory have been demonstrated by searchers in various behavioural and physiological methodologies but their validity cannot be disentangled from each other. However, learning and memory effect in shaping collective minds has been strongly demonstrated not only in behavioural and cognitive processes but also in neurobiological activity. Further studies should deepen these findings in order to assess the function and the steps in the cognitive and neurobiological conformity.

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