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Keys, wallet, phone: the neuroscience behind working memory

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Uncovering New Neuronal Groups in Working Memory

The chapter delves into the discovery of PAC neurons, a novel group of neurons responsible for controlling aspects of memory, distinct from maintenance neurons. It details the interaction between PAC neurons and the frontal lobe during working memory tasks, shedding light on how these mechanisms improve neural information processing.

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