Drosophila Orb2 Plays an Important Role in the Persistence of Memory (IMAGE)

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Drosophila Orb2 Plays an Important Role in the Persistence of Memory

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Drosophila Orb2 plays an important role in the persistence of memory. Upon stimulation, Orb2 (shown in yellow) forms amyloid-like oligomers (shown in red), which are an essential ingredient for the formation of long-term memory.

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Illustration: Nicolle Rager Fuller, Sayo-Art

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