Dreaming with Purpose (IMAGE)

University of Tsukuba

Dreaming with Purpose

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Figure caption: The activity of ABNs during REM sleep consolidates memory. Fear learning recruits a population of young adult-born neurons (ABNs); these ABNs are reactivated during subsequent rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Optogenetic manipulation of this ABN activity alters structural remodeling of ABN spines and impairs memory consolidation.

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University of Tsukuba

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