Scent Cues During Sleep Enhance Memory Consolidation by 13%
Can Scent Cues During Sleep Boost Memory Consolidation?
Yes, and the enhancement is significant and measurable. This innovative study found that presenting odor cues during slow-wave sleep that were previously associated with learning improved declarative memory consolidation by approximately 13%. The research demonstrates that targeted memory reactivation through scent can selectively strengthen specific memories during sleep, providing a practical method to enhance learning and memory retention through the strategic use of smell associations.