Context Extinction and Associative Learning in Lymnaea (original) (raw)

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This study investigates the associative learning and memory processes in the freshwater snail Lymnaea, specifically focusing on the aerial respiratory behavior and the role of context in extinction training. It highlights the dual capacity for context-specific long-term memory (LTM) and demonstrates how behavioral training can induce plastic changes in the underlying neuronal circuits. The data indicate that extinction training is influenced by the specific learning context, providing insights into neuronal mechanisms underlying learning and memory.

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