NIf (IMAGE) UT Southwestern Medical Center Caption Scientists artificially encoded memories into birds by manipulating neuron activity between the NIf (pictured above) and the HVC brain regions. The birds used these memories to learn syllables of their song. Credit UTSW Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.