In this research Q&A, Assistant Professor Alison Preston reveals how the brain supports memory and how memory influences the decisions we make.
Science & Technology - Section of Neurobiology 
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The memory function
By Faith Singer-Villalobos, Texas Advanced Computing Center
Published: Feb. 13, 2012 -
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Dr. Preston, do you anticipate any of your research having an impact on Alzheimer's treatment, either in assisting memory function after diagnosis or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's? Very interesting subject and I appreciate all the education that has led to this research.