Mice that have only half the normal amount of a synaptic protein called α-CaMKII learn normally, but remember poorly. The result sheds light on the mysterious mechanisms of memory consolidation.
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Lisman , J., Morris , R. Why is the cortex a slow learner?. Nature 411, 248–249 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35077185
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