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Molecular Biochemistry of Memory

Meaning

The Molecular Biochemistry of Memory is the scientific study of the chemical and structural changes that occur at the synaptic and cellular levels of the nervous system, which are necessary for the encoding, storage, and retrieval of cognitive information. This field focuses on the underlying mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, specifically how transient neuronal activity is converted into long-lasting physical and molecular changes within neural circuits. Understanding this biochemistry is essential for developing interventions to preserve cognitive function.