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What can we learn from studying replay in humans?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Noninvasive methods are making it possible to study neural replay in humans. Although focused on alignment with rodent findings, human research often tacitly assumes that replay is linked to conscious, deliberate thought. This assumption represents a missed opportunity to investigate the links between replay and consciousness, as well as cross-species differences more broadly.

Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2026.06.013

Authors: Nicolas W. Schuck, Marit Petzka, Stephen M. Fleming

Institutions: Universität Hamburg, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Memory and Neural Mechanisms

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030