A Place for Memories
- Published18 Jul 2018
- Reviewed18 Jul 2018
- Author Michael W. Richardson
- Source BrainFacts/SfN
Taguchi et al. The Journal of Neuroscience, 2017.
This is the hippocampus. Though this particular one belongs to a mouse, it is one of the key brain structures for most vertebrates. It controls your memory, including both short- and long-term memories. It also houses the place cells that allow you to understand and navigate your surroundings. The yellow spots on this image are α-synuclein, a little-understood protein that is a major component of Lewy bodies, associated with Parkinson’s disease.
About the Author
Michael W. Richardson is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York, covering topics ranging from the brain and behavior to the environment.
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