The Importance of Childhood Amnesia

Raul: How does the growth of the brain impact childhood memories, especially the tripling in size during the first year of life? Raul: It's commonly assumed that rapid structural development in the young brain weakens the connections that form the basis of long term memories. He says routine events are not likely to be revisited in memory very often, which makes them more susceptible to fading over time. The next message is from Jen, a fellow science geek and trained neuroscientist who can't remember her daily routines at all.