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Study Reveals Babies Form Memories by 12 Months

3/30/2025

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A groundbreaking study shows that babies as young as 12 months can create memories that last several minutes. Using a baby-friendly fMRI setup, researchers monitored brain activity as infants gazed at images. This discovery indicates that memory formation kicks off early, paving the way for more complex memories as they continue to develop.

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A groundbreaking study shows that babies as young as 12 months can create memories that last several minutes. Using a baby-friendly fMRI setup, researchers monitored brain activity as infants gazed at images. This discovery indicates that memory formation kicks off early, paving the way for more complex memories as they continue to develop.