Genzel, L. and Robertson, E. (2015) To replay, perchance to consolidate. PLoS Biology, 13(10), e1002285. (doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002285) (PMID:26496145) (PMCID:PMC4619867)
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Abstract
After a memory is formed, it continues to be processed by the brain. These “off-line” processes consolidate the memory, leading to its enhancement and to changes in memory circuits. Potentially, these memory changes are driven by off-line replay of the pattern of neuronal activity present when the memory was being formed. A new study by Dhaksin Ramanathan and colleagues, published in PLOS Biology, demonstrates that replay occurs predominately after the acquisition of a new motor skill and that it is related to changes in memory performance and to the subsequent changes in memory circuits. Together, these observations reveal the importance of neuronal replay in the consolidation of novel motor skills.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertson, Professor Edwin |
Authors: | Genzel, L., and Robertson, E. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
Journal Name: | PLoS Biology |
Publisher: | Public Library of Science |
ISSN: | 1544-9173 |
ISSN (Online): | 1544-9173 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2015 Genzel, Robertson |
First Published: | First published in PLoS Biology 13(10):e1002285 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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