Synaptic plasticity-dependent competition rule influences memory formation
Cellular activity level at the time of learning is thought to be a critical factor to determine which neurons are recruited to encode memory. Here, the authors show that competitive synaptic plasticity mechanisms influence which neurons will encode a fear memory.
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-06-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-24269-4 |
Summary: | Cellular activity level at the time of learning is thought to be a critical factor to determine which neurons are recruited to encode memory. Here, the authors show that competitive synaptic plasticity mechanisms influence which neurons will encode a fear memory. |
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ISSN: | 2041-1723 |