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Extinction Training During the Reconsolidation Window Prevents Recovery of Fear
Published on: August 24, 2012
The labile nature of consolidation theory
K Nader1, G E Schafe, J E LeDoux
1Center for Neural Science, New York University, New York, New York 10003, USA. karim@cns.nyu.edu
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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