SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 20, 2025Scientific American

Storytelling Methods Alter How Memories Are Stored in the Brain, Neuroscientists Find

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Neuroscientists found that conceptual and perceptual storytelling activate different brain networks in listeners. Conceptual stories engage the default mode network, while perceptual stories activate sensory regions, though memory retention remains equal.

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