Memory, Brain Function, and Behavior: Exploring the Intricate Connection Through Fear Memories

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist <a href="https://www.bu.edu/csn/profile/steve-ramirez/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Steve Ramirez</a> and collaborators offers a unique perspective. <a href="https://www.jneurosci.org/content/early/2023/11/16/JNEUROSCI.0340-23.2023" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">The study,</a> recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience, delves into the intricate relationship between fear memories, brain function, and behavioral responses. Dr. Ramirez, along with his co-authors Kaitlyn Dorst, Ryan Senne, Anh Diep, Antje de Boer, Rebecca Suthard, Heloise Leblanc, Evan Ruesch, Sara Skelton, Olivia McKissick, and John Bladon, explore the elusive concept of fear engrams, shedding light on the physical manifestation of memory in the brain. As Ramirez emphasizes, the initiative was led by Dorst and Senne, with the project serving as the cornerstone of Dorst’s PhD. <a href="https://buexperts.medium.com/memory-brain-function-and-behavior-exploring-the-intricate-connection-through-fear-memories-6431332c7bbd">Learn More</a>