Walker, M. P. and Robertson, E. M. (2016) Memory processing: ripples in the resting brain. Current Biology, 26(6), R239-R241. (doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.02.028) (PMID:27003888)
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Abstract
Summary: Recent work has shown that, during sleep, a functional circuit is created amidst a general breakdown in connectivity following fast-frequency bursts of brain activity. The findings question the unconscious nature of deep sleep, and provide an explanation for its contribution to memory processing.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertson, Professor Edwin |
Authors: | Walker, M. P., and Robertson, E. M. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
Journal Name: | Current Biology |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0960-9822 |
ISSN (Online): | 1879-0445 |
Published Online: | 21 March 2016 |
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