Dopaminergic neurons promote hippocampal reactivation and spatial memory persistence.
We found that optogenetic burst stimulation of hippocampal dopaminergic fibers from midbrain neurons in mice exploring novel environments enhanced the reactivation of pyramidal cell assemblies during subsequent sleep/rest. When applied during spatial learning of new goal locations, dopaminergic phot...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2014
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