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Integrated memory for object, place and context in rats: a possible model of episodic-like memory?

Eacott, M.J.; Norman, G.

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Authors

M.J. Eacott

G. Norman



Abstract

We report an investigation into memory for an object, its spatial location, and the context in which it appeared in rats. A novel task based on the spontaneous recognition paradigm is presented that requires memory for these three aspects. This task is performed easily by intact rats at delays of up to 1 hr. However, performance of the task is severely and selectively disrupted by transection of the fornix. Ability to perform this task is discussed in relation to models of episodic memory in animals, and we suggest that this task provides a simple and useful animal model of episodic memory for use with rats.

Citation

Eacott, M., & Norman, G. (2004). Integrated memory for object, place and context in rats: a possible model of episodic-like memory?. Journal of Neuroscience, 24(8), 1948-1953. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.2975-03.2004

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Feb 25, 2004
Deposit Date Mar 29, 2007
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Neuroscience
Print ISSN 0270-6474
Electronic ISSN 1529-2401
Publisher Society for Neuroscience
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 24
Issue 8
Pages 1948-1953
DOI https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.2975-03.2004
Keywords Rat, Episodic, Memory, Fornix, Context, Object, Place.

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