The Role of NF1 in Memory Retrieval

Abstract

This proposal studies the role of NF1 in mediating long-term memory retrieval in Drosophila. Over the last funding period, we devoted our efforts in two areas as (1) to determine the role of NF1 in retrieval of LTM and (2) to map neural circuits involved in aversive and appetitive memory retrieval. We made extensive efforts in figuring out problems we encountered in rescuing the NF1-dependent memory phenotype and now we are back to continue the proposed work. For mapping circuits involved in retrieval, we found that gamma and alpha/beta lobes, but not alpha'/beta' lobes, are involved in retrieval of either aversive or appetitive memory. This finding advances current understanding and also provides a basis for studying roles of NF1 in memory retrieval.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA567970

Entities

People

  • Yi Zhong

Organizations

  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Animal Structures
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Department Of Defense
  • Drosophila
  • Electronic Mail
  • Fungi
  • Genes
  • Genetic Phenomena
  • Genetic Structures
  • Genetics
  • Genotypes
  • Learning
  • Parallel Computing
  • Parallel Processing
  • Phenotypes

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Educational Psychology
  • Neurological Diseases/Conditions/Disorders