In this study, the scientists simulated the process of spaced learning by examining two types of non-brain human cells — one from nerve tissue and one from kidney tissue — in a laboratory setting.

These cells were exposed to varying patterns of chemical signals, akin to the exposure of brain cells to neurotransmitter patterns when we learn new information.

The intriguing part? These non-brain cells also switched on a “memory gene” – the same gene that brain cells activate when they detect information patterns and reorganize their connections to form memories.

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[–] oce@jlai.lu 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I wonder if that contributes to "muscle memory".

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No, "muscle memory" is the nickname for practiced motions.

[–] oce@jlai.lu 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I know it is a nickname, I am wondering if this could contribute.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Maybe in the sense that memories are not required to be in the brain to - have an output?