Lynch, MA. Long-Term Potentiation and Memory. Physiol Rev 84: 87–136, 2004;
10.1152/physrev. 00014.2003.—One of the most significant challenges in neuroscience is to …

Our memories are not all created equally strong: Some experiences are well remembered
while others are remembered poorly, if at all. Research on memory modulation investigates …

There is disagreement in the literature about the exact nature of the phenomenon of
empathy. There are emotional, cognitive, and conditioning views, applying in varying …

▪ Abstract Converging findings of animal and human studies provide compelling evidence
that the amygdala is critically involved in enabling us to acquire and retain lasting memories …

New edition of the Narrative Exposure Therapy manual, an effective, short-term, culturally
universal intervention for trauma victims-including the latest insights and new treatments for …

It is well established that glucocorticoid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex after a
stressful event, influence cognitive performance. Some studies have found glucocorticoid …

Recent experiments investigating the effects of adrenal stress hormones on memory provide
extensive evidence that epinephrine and glucocorticoids modulate long-term memory …

The mesolimbic dopaminergic (ML-DA) system has been recognized for its central role in
motivated behaviors, various types of reward, and, more recently, in cognitive processes …

Only a broad theory that looks across levels of analysis can encompass the many
perspectives on the phenomenon of empathy. We address the major points of our …

The basolateral region of the amygdala (BLA) plays a crucial role in making significant
experiences memorable. There is extensive evidence that stress hormones and other …