"Pattern vision" is the set of visual processes that combine perceptions of an object into a coherent and distinct whole. Without pattern vision, visual experiences become a chaotic parade of disjointed sensations.
One major roadblock: there isn't yet a consensus on exactly how memories are stored. Zeleznikow-Johnston told IFL Science he thinks preserving the brain's connectome, which are neural pathways, would probably be the key to preserving, extracting and recalling memories from the dead.
Because UPEs are related to oxidative metabolism, the most immediately relevant applications might include the detection of budding brain tumors, excitotoxic lesions, mild traumatic injuries, and neurotoxic insults.
Our research team recently ran a study showing that adults can, in fact, learn absolute pitch - and do this quite well! With the right kind of training, even adults can develop this skill that was once thought to be gated by genetics and confined to those who had exposure to music training in early childhood.