Protecting endangered memories.

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Title:	Protecting endangered memories.
Authors:	Fernández, Guillén, Kroes, Marijn C. W.
Source:	Nature Neuroscience. Apr2010, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p408-410. 3p. 1 Diagram.
Subjects:	Memory research, Memorization, Recovered memory, Research, Life change events
Abstract:	The article presents information on a study related to protection of old memories. It mentions that memory are continuously adapted as the experiences progresses. The existence of memory is determined by the revival of previously stored memory during the generation of new memory. It further mentions that competition among similar memory traces leads to forgetfulness.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	The article presents information on a study related to protection of old memories. It mentions that memory are continuously adapted as the experiences progresses. The existence of memory is determined by the revival of previously stored memory during the generation of new memory. It further mentions that competition among similar memory traces leads to forgetfulness.
ISSN:	10976256
DOI:	10.1038/nn0410-408