Targeted memory reactivation of newly learned words during sleep triggers REM-mediated integration of new memories and existing knowledge.

Tamminen, Jakke, Lambon Ralph, Matthew A. and Lewis, Penelope ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1793-3520 2017. Targeted memory reactivation of newly learned words during sleep triggers REM-mediated integration of new memories and existing knowledge. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory 137 , pp. 77-82. 10.1016/j.nlm.2016.11.012

Preview

PDF - Accepted Post-Print Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives. Download (347kB) | Preview

Abstract

Recent memories are spontaneously reactivated during sleep, leading to their gradual strengthening. Whether reactivation also mediates the integration of new memories with existing knowledge is unknown. We used targeted memory reactivation (TMR) during slow-wave sleep (SWS) to selectively cue reactivation of newly learned spoken words. While integration of new words into their phonological neighbourhood was observed in both cued and uncued words after sleep, TMR-triggered integration was predicted by the time spent in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. These data support complementary roles for SWS and REM in memory consolidation.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Memory; Sleep; Memory consolidation; Targeted memory reactivation
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1074-7427
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	21 February 2017
Date of Acceptance:	14 November 2016
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2024 07:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/97456

Citation Data

Cited 34 times in Scopus. View in Scopus. Powered By Scopus® Data

Actions (repository staff only)

Edit Item