For a long time, memory was thought to be a specialised function of the brain, with our neural circuits and brain cells handling all our memories. But recent research from New York University has turned this assumption on its head. According to this study, even cells outside the brain can store and retrieve memories, opening up a new view of how our entire body participates in the memory process. This discovery doesn’t just add to our understanding of memory—it could also change how we approach learning and treatment for memory-related disorders.
Memory basics: More than just brain files
