Memory : part 1 : neurochemistry and spatial organisation

Abstract

Substantial research has been done and is still being done on the biochemical aspects of memory (microphysiology). Furthermore many experiments on sub-human mammals have localized centres in the brain responsible for specific aspects of memory (macro-physiology). Research into computational networks provides models on how neurons associate together to produce the advanced functions of thinking and memory. The aim of this paper is to put together the material relevant to the field of memory gathered from physiology and bio- chemistry and use computational networks as a model to propose a hypothesis on the functioning of memory.