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REM Cognition Encoding

Meaning

REM Cognition Encoding describes the crucial neurophysiological process occurring during Rapid Eye Movement, or REM, sleep where new information acquired during wakefulness is integrated, consolidated, and permanently stored within the brain’s long-term memory networks. This stage of sleep is characterized by high brain activity, similar to wakefulness, and is vital for emotional regulation, creative problem-solving, and the conversion of fragile, short-term memories into stable, retrievable knowledge. Clinically, insufficient REM sleep impairs learning capacity and emotional resilience, underscoring its profound importance for overall cognitive health.