How the Hippocampus Influences Future Thinking
Originally shared by Neuroscience News
How the Hippocampus Influences Future Thinking
Over the past decade, researchers have learned that the hippocampus--historically known for its role in forming memories--is involved in much more than just remembering the past; it plays an important role in imagining events in the future. Yet, scientists still do not know precisely how the hippocampus contributes to episodic imagining--until now. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have determined the role of the hippocampus in future imaging lies in the process of constructing a scene in one's mind.
The research is in Cerebral Cortex. (full access paywall)
#hippocampus #neuroscience
http://neurosciencenews.com/future-thinking-hippocampus-5680
How the Hippocampus Influences Future Thinking
Over the past decade, researchers have learned that the hippocampus--historically known for its role in forming memories--is involved in much more than just remembering the past; it plays an important role in imagining events in the future. Yet, scientists still do not know precisely how the hippocampus contributes to episodic imagining--until now. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have determined the role of the hippocampus in future imaging lies in the process of constructing a scene in one's mind.
The research is in Cerebral Cortex. (full access paywall)
#hippocampus #neuroscience
http://neurosciencenews.com/future-thinking-hippocampus-5680