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Saturated fatty acid levels increase when making memories

Saturated fatty acids have emerged as key players in forming memories

Saturated fatty acid levels increase when making memories
2021-06-28
(Press-News.org) Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, according to END

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[Press-News.org] Saturated fatty acid levels increase when making memories
Saturated fatty acids have emerged as key players in forming memories