Possible contributions of a novel form of synaptic plasticity in Aplysia to reward, memory, and their dysfunctions in mammalian brain

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Novel synaptic (A) and circuit (B) mechanisms in Aplysia that are involved in learning and memory. (SN) Sensory neuron, (MN) motor neuron, (CS) conditioned stimulus, (US) unconditioned stimulus, (CR) conditioned response, (Glu) glutamate (red), (5HT) serotonin (green), (SCP) small cardioactive peptide, (NO) nitric oxide.

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  1. Learn. Mem. 20: 580-591

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