Linking Hebb's coincidence-detection to memory formation

Joe Z. Tsien

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Abstract

The theoretical foundations of learning and memory were laid by Donald Hebb 50 years ago. Recent genetic experiments that enhanced coincidence-detection of the NMDA receptor (a molecular master-switch in implementing Hebb's rule) and that led to better learning and memory in adult animals have substantially validated Hebb's rule in memory formation in the brain.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)266-273
Number of pages8
JournalCurrent Opinion in Neurobiology
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience

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