Scientists zap brains to unlock memory secrets
NCT ID NCT05374551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different parts of the brain work together to help us remember events. Researchers used a gentle magnetic pulse (TMS) to briefly change brain activity in 41 healthy young adults while they performed memory tasks. The goal was to understand which brain regions are essential for forming and recalling memories, not to treat any disease.
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States
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