
Psychology
Hippocampal sharp-wave ripples correlate with periods of naturally occurring self-generated thoughts in humans
T. Iwata, T. Yanagisawa, et al.
This groundbreaking study by Takamitsu Iwata and colleagues delves into the brain's inner workings, revealing a fascinating link between hippocampal sharp-wave ripples (SWRs) and our self-generated thoughts. With insights from long-term EEG recordings of epilepsy patients, the research highlights how these brain signals play a role in our most vivid and imaginative cognitive states.
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