SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 22, 2026Nautilus

Motivation Can Profoundly Shape Your Memories

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Researchers found that curiosity-driven motivation uses dopamine to create flexible, interconnected memories, while stress-driven motivation uses noradrenaline to form focused, detail-specific memories for immediate goals.

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