Methylphenidate amplifies long-term plasticity in the hippocampus via noradrenergic mechanisms.
Methylphenidate treatment is used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and can improve learning and memory. Previously, improvements were considered a by-product of increased attention; however, we hypothesize that methylphenidate directly alters mechanisms underlying learning and memory, an...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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