Brain scans reveal how collective memory rewires personal recollections
NCT ID NCT02172677
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study looks at how shared cultural memories—like those from a World War II memorial tour—affect the way individuals remember. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) on 27 healthy adults to see which brain areas are involved. The goal is to understand how collective knowledge influences personal memory, not to test any treatment.
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GIP Cyceron
Caen, 14074, France
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