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Cells Beyond the Brain Show Surprising Memory Abilities

New research reveals that cells outside the brain can store and process memories, challenging the view that memory is limited to neurons. Scientists found that non-brain cells, when exposed to spaced chemical signals, activated a “memory gene” similarly to neurons. This discovery suggests that learning from repetition could be a fundamental property of all cells. Findings not only broaden our understanding of memory but could also inspire new treatments for learning and memory-related conditions. The study suggests our bodies might store information in ways previously thought unique to the brain. Future research may explore how organs “remember” past experiences, with implications for health and disease. ….[READ]