Neuronal ensemble-specific DNA methylation strengthens engram stability
Memories are encoded within neuronal ensembles activated during learning. Here the authors show that DNA methylation within neuronal ensembles contributes to the stability of the memory trace, and increases the likelihood of neuronal ensemble reactivation during retrieval.
Main Authors: | Kubra Gulmez Karaca, Janina Kupke, David V. C. Brito, Benjamin Zeuch, Christian Thome, Dieter Weichenhan, Pavlo Lutsik, Christoph Plass, Ana M. M. Oliveira |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2020-01-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-14498-4 |
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