Genetic Dissection of Learning and Memory in Mice

In this minireview, we discuss different strategies to dissect genetically the keystones of learning and memory. First, we broadly sketch the neurogenetic analysis of complex traits in mice. We then discuss two general strategies to find genes affecting learning and memory: candidate gene studies an...

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Main Authors: Yann S. Mineur, Wim E. Crusio, Frans Sluyter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2004-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/NP.2004.217
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description In this minireview, we discuss different strategies to dissect genetically the keystones of learning and memory. First, we broadly sketch the neurogenetic analysis of complex traits in mice. We then discuss two general strategies to find genes affecting learning and memory: candidate gene studies and whole genome searches. Next, we briefly review more recently developed techniques, such as microarrays and RNA interference. In addition, we focus on gene-environment interactions and endophenotypes. All sections are illustrated with examples from the learning and memory field, including a table summarizing the latest information about genes that have been shown to have effects on learning and memory.
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spelling doaj-art-63020a351c634f27acec8f66928b00fe2025-08-20T03:19:31ZengWileyNeural Plasticity2090-59041687-54432004-01-01113-421724010.1155/NP.2004.217Genetic Dissection of Learning and Memory in MiceYann S. Mineur0Wim E. Crusio1Frans Sluyter2Brudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01604, MA, USABrudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01604, MA, USASGDP Research Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UKIn this minireview, we discuss different strategies to dissect genetically the keystones of learning and memory. First, we broadly sketch the neurogenetic analysis of complex traits in mice. We then discuss two general strategies to find genes affecting learning and memory: candidate gene studies and whole genome searches. Next, we briefly review more recently developed techniques, such as microarrays and RNA interference. In addition, we focus on gene-environment interactions and endophenotypes. All sections are illustrated with examples from the learning and memory field, including a table summarizing the latest information about genes that have been shown to have effects on learning and memory.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/NP.2004.217
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