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On ways to overcome the magical capacity limit of working memory

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The ability to simultaneously process and maintain multiple pieces of information is limited. Over the past 50 years, observational methods have provided a large amount of insight regarding the neural mechanisms that underpin the mental capacity that we refer to as "working memory." More than 20 years ago, a neural coding scheme was proposed for working memory. As a result of technological developments, we can now not only observe but can also influence brain rhythms in humans. Building on these novel developments, we have begun to externally control brain oscillations in order to extend the limits of working memory.

Source: PLoS Biology

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.2005867

Authors: Zsolt Turi, Ivan Alekseichuk, Walter Paulus

Institutions: Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, University of Göttingen, University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Neural dynamics and brain function

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500

OpenAlex ID: W2802108980

FWCI: 1.379

Cites: 22

Cited by: 14

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