SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 20, 2025NPR

Why don't we remember being babies? Brain scans reveal new clues

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Researchers have discovered that babies as young as 12 months can form memories in their hippocampus, challenging the notion of infant amnesia. This finding suggests early experiences may have lasting impacts on development, potentially influencing how we understand childhood trauma and education.

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