Find out the device to enhance memory

Scientists will implant "fake memories" made from electrodes and impact the hippocampus on the human brain to enhance memory.

Scientists from the University of Southern California, USA, have developed a device called "fake memory" implanted into the brain, helping to increase human memory. This finding was presented at the meeting of the Neuroscience Association that took place in Washington DC, USA.

Scientists have found a way to enhance memory for humans by implanting "fake memories" into the brain.(Photo: learningenglishteen).

"False memories" are made up of electrodes implanted in the brain. It is based on the process of human memory, creating small electrical impulses into the hippocampus ( hippocampus for learning and remembering). These electrical impulses mimic brain activity, so researchers hope to support people with memory disorders such as dementia.

Volunteer group of 20 people were implanted electrodes in the brain and participated in a simple experiment. Each participant is shown a picture of a short presentation, then they have to recall what was seen in 75 seconds.

The researchers looked at the neuron's response in the participants' brains to see which areas of the brain were activated when remembering.

In the second part of the experiment, the implant will excite into the activated brain regions to memorize micro-pulses.

The results show that the device can increase memory by 30%. Researchers hope in the future this device can be adapted for use as a tool to improve memory, vision or movement.

"We are writing nervous code to enhance memory function. In the past, this has never been done," said Dong Song, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California and one of the study authors. said.