The labile nature of consolidation theory
Nature reviews. NeurosciencePublished 1 December 2000
Karim Nader, Glenn E. Schafe, Joseph E. LeDoux
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It is argued that consolidation is not a one-time event, but instead is reiterated with subsequent activation of the memories, opening up a new dimension in the study of memory consolidation.
Abstract
'Consolidation' has been used to describe distinct but related processes. In considering the implications of our recent findings on the lability of reactivated fear memories, we view consolidation and reconsolidation in terms of molecular events taking place within neurons as opposed to interactions between brain regions. Our findings open up a new dimension in the study of memory consolidation. We argue that consolidation is not a one-time event, but instead is reiterated with subsequent activation of the memories.
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