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"Another is epigenetic changes in the genes of the neurons themselves which alter their behavior."

Fascinating. I wasn't aware that epigenetics had a role in memory formation - I think I assumed it all happened at the electrochemical level. I found some information at [1] but its fairly impenetrable for a non-specialist. Anyway, thanks!

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics_in_learning_and_mem...




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