Optical Analysis of Synaptic Plasticity Underlying Associative Learning in Drosophila Melanogaster

Download or read book Optical Analysis of Synaptic Plasticity Underlying Associative Learning in Drosophila Melanogaster written by Florian Bilz and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning and memory is a prerequisite for the survival and the appropriate adaptation of behavioral responses in an ever-changing environment. Memories are formed, stored, and retrieved in the brains of animals. The formation of memories leaves traces in the brain, which are formed due to anatomic, physiological, and synaptic alterations in neuronal substrates. Forming and memorizing associations with different stimuli will allow the animal to predict rewarding or punishing conditions in the future. For the detection of environmental stimuli, such as food sources, mates, or harmful substanc...