Image via WikipediaWe all use our memories to remember the old times and perform daily routine tasks. We consider our memories as trusted friends but there are times when our memories fail us. They are not always reliable. Older memories fade with time. The process of memory formation and recall are separate processes. Also, emotional arousal plays important role in formation of memories.Eric Kandel is a renowned Nobel Prize winning Neuroscientist who specializes in the area of memory functions. He did pioneering research work in identifying short term and long term memories. Here is a twenty minute long interview from Dr. Kandel where he outlines his work about memory functions.
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