Catching the engram: strategies to examine the memory trace

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Memories are stored within neuronal ensembles in the brain. Modern genetic techniques can be used to not only visualize specific neuronal ensembles that encode memories (e.g., fear, craving) but also to selectively manipulate those neurons. These techniques are n...

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Main Authors: Sakaguchi Masanori, Hayashi Yasunori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Molecular Brain
Online Access:http://www.molecularbrain.com/content/5/1/32