A recent study published in ‘Nature Communications’ challenges conventional views on memory, highlighting that non-brain cells can also learn and memorize. Researchers from New York University discovered that human non-neuronal cells, including those from nerve and kidney tissue, can respond to environmental patterns by activating a ‘memory gene.’ This finding suggests a fundamental property shared across various cell types, possibly leading to new approaches in enhancing learning and addressing memory-related disorders. The study opens avenues for considering the memory capabilities of other body organs, which may play a role in health management.