How the brain stores memories | Daniel Glaser

Memory loss is gradual but, unlike computers, we have inbuilt backupsEvery week there is a new dementia study, raising hopes that we can find a way to halt memory loss. Interestingly, in any form of dementia our memories don’t vanish immediately but fade gradually – our memory systems have a property known as ‘graceful degradation’.In a computer, each item of information is stored in a specific location. If part of the memory or hard drive becomes corrupted, a specific fa