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Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Consolidation

  • Presents state-of-the-art concepts and empirical findings
  • Provides a comprehensive overview on the topic
  • Contains contributions from leading experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Conceptual Questions of Memory Consolidation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Cellular and Systems Consolidation of Declarative Memory

      • Lisa Genzel, John T. Wixted
      Pages 3-16
    3. Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation and Transformation

      • Melanie J. Sekeres, Morris Moscovitch, Gordon Winocur
      Pages 17-44
  3. Memory Consolidation During Off-Line Periods and the Role of Sleep

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-73
    2. The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Molecular Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation in Rodents

      • Judith C. Kreutzmann, Jennifer C. Tudor, Christopher C. Angelakos, Ted Abel
      Pages 75-85
    3. Sleep and Odor Memory Consolidation in Non-human Animal Models

      • Donald A. Wilson, Kacper Kondrakiewicz, Dylan C. Barnes
      Pages 87-103
    4. The Effect of Sleep on Multiple Memory Systems

      • Monika Schönauer, Steffen Gais
      Pages 105-115
    5. A Role of Sleep in Forming Predictive Codes

      • Karsten Rauss, Jan Born
      Pages 117-132
    6. Emotional Memory Consolidation During Sleep

      • Tony J. Cunningham, Jessica D. Payne
      Pages 133-159
    7. Daily Life Experiences in Dreams and Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation

      • Jean-Baptiste Eichenlaub, Sydney S. Cash, Mark Blagrove
      Pages 161-172
  4. Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation on a Systems Physiology Level

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 183-183
    2. Neuronal Oscillations and Reactivation Subserving Memory Consolidation

      • Til Ole Bergmann, Bernhard P. Staresina
      Pages 185-207
    3. The Role of Sleep Spindles in Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation

      • Elizabeth A. McDevitt, Giri P. Krishnan, Maxim Bazhenov, Sara C. Mednick
      Pages 209-226
    4. Hippocampal Sharp Wave/Ripple Complexes—Physiology and Mechanisms

      • Nikolaus Maier, Richard Kempter
      Pages 227-249
    5. Replay in Humans—First Evidence and Open Questions

      • Hui Zhang, Lorena Deuker, Nikolai Axmacher
      Pages 251-263

About this book

This edited volume provides an overview the state-of-the-art in the field of cognitive neuroscience of memory consolidation. In a number of sections, the editors collect contributions of leading researchers . The topical focus lies on current issues of interest such as memory consolidation including working and long-term memory. In particular, the role of sleep in relation to memory consolidation will be addressed. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany

    Nikolai Axmacher

  • University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

    Björn Rasch

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Softcover Book USD 139.99
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