The strange brain reflex of forgetting when crossing a doorway explained

Researchers explain why the mind suddenly goes blank when crossing a doorway, a common and disconcerting phenomenon.

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This neurological reflex occurs when crossing a threshold, creating a break in working memory.

Understanding this mechanism helps better grasp how memory and attention function.

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