Storing Memories in Your Synapses
Delve into the concept of synaptic plasticity, the ability of synapses to change or remodel themselves, which is crucial for memory formation. This text explores processes like long-term potentiation and depression, and how experiences physically alter our brains.
Topics
- Aplysia californica
- synaptic plasticity
- neurotrophins
- glutamate
- mammals
- cells and circuits
- learning and memory
- brain anatomy
- brain function
- long-term depression
- neurotransmitters
- enzymes
- hippocampus
- brain
- synapses
- neurons
- memory