Spatial Memory in Rats Under Non-Life-Threatening Conditions

Explore the fascinating world of spatial memory in rats through this 33-minute lecture from the Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC). Delve into the intricacies of how rats navigate and remember their environment under non-life-threatening conditions. Gain insights into the cognitive processes and neural mechanisms underlying spatial memory formation and retrieval in these intelligent rodents. Discover how researchers study and measure spatial memory in controlled laboratory settings, and learn about the implications of these findings for understanding spatial cognition in other species, including humans. Examine the various factors that influence spatial memory performance in rats, such as age, stress levels, and environmental complexity. Uncover the potential applications of this research in fields like neuroscience, psychology, and even robotics.