Neurochips detect brain's reaction to learning

[Porfiry]

http://www.eetimes.com/story/technology/OEG20011217S0047

Using a fluorescent marker, the researchers were able to show how short- and long-term memories result from different physical effects in the brain. Short-term memories, it turns out, result from the instant assembly of more filaments to strengthen the skin of the cell temporarily, whereas long-term memories result from the growing of a new synapses to strengthen the connection permanently.

 

[kmguru]

Growing new synapses may be like adding more hard drive space. Sooner or later you may run out of space in the cranium. Then what???

 

[Stryder]

What usually occurs is a course of Neural Supressants while your pathways and cells slowly die off.

The Increased brain power you might consider as some sort of incredible feat, but in snowballs to a form of intellectual insanety where your trying to work out what is going on.

The spawn of growth makes a person lose some of their older memories, because cells are replaced and memories aren't respawned.

I would never volunteer for that again. (Because Chlorpromazine causes more than a Neurological waste)

 

[Rick]

Originally posted by Stryderunknown
The spawn of growth makes a person lose some of their older memories, because cells are replaced and memories aren't respawned.

I thought memories are never lost.they all are present permanently and can be revived by hypnosis.


bye!