Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3177436 | Sleep Medicine | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Molecular, cellular, and systems-level processes convert initial, labile memory representations into more permanent ones, available for continued reactivation and recall over extended periods of time. These processes of memory consolidation and reconsolidation are not all-or-none phenomena, but rather a continuing series of biological adjustments that enhance both the efficiency and utility of stored memories over time. In this chapter, we review the role of sleep in supporting these disparate but related processes.
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Robert Stickgold, Matthew P. Walker,