Neuroscience: Discuss evidence for LTP as a memory mechanism
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It is one of several phenomena underlying synaptic plasticity, the ability of chemical synapses to change their strength. As memories are thought to be encoded by modification of synaptic strength, LTP is often considered one of the major cellular mechanisms that Show more…
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