Brain oscillations: Hippocampal-prefrontal ripples unfolded

Curr Biol. 2024 Jul 8;34(13):R637-R639. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.06.004.

Abstract

Memory consolidation is the process of translating memory traces from the hippocampus to the cortex. Hippocampal ripples are key in driving this transfer. A new study now shows that independent cortical ripples can suppress this communication. What could be the underlying mechanisms?

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Waves / physiology
  • Hippocampus* / physiology
  • Humans
  • Memory / physiology
  • Memory Consolidation / physiology
  • Prefrontal Cortex* / physiology