In a new scientific paper recently published in the journal Cell Press, researchers have unveiled new insights into how the brain processes and consolidates emotional memories during sleep. The paper, drawing on extensive rodent-based research, highlights the critical role of the hippocampus — a key brain region — in weaving together spatial and emotional aspects of memory, particularly during different stages of sleep. For years, scientists have been fascinated by the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped part of the brain vital for forming memories. Previous research has established its role in cre…