When your students say, learning hurts their brain, believe them…

> New research reveals that the process of remembering something long-term comes at a cost – specifically, inflammation in the brain and DNA damage in nerve cells, as the memories get ‘fused’ into neurons and stored.
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> But our findings suggest that inflammation in certain neurons in the brain’s hippocampal region is essential for making long-lasting memories.”
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> **[Source: Science Alert](https://www.sciencealert.com/every-new-memory-you-make-causes-damage-to-your-brain-cells)**

Cool, huh? More study needed but it’s fascinating.