The Power of the Memory Molecule


	The Power of the Memory Molecule

Mohir

11-11-2008 9:54 AM

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memory, mind, brain

Mohir says:

Nevertheless, this paper marks an important advancement in understanding how chemical pathways in the brain are able to encode and recall events and experiences.

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11-11-2008 1:51 PM

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