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Eric Kandel · Learning as synaptic change — from Aplysia to human memory.

Reviewed 2026-08·Sources & research·Methodology·Media credits

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Eric Kandel sits at the centre of cellular learning — a theme that spans molecules, circuits, behaviour and clinic.

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Pillar 1: cellular learning

A core angle on Eric Kandel — how cellular learning shows up in labs, clinics and daily cognition.

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A core angle on Eric Kandel — how cellular learning shows up in labs, clinics and daily cognition.

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A core angle on Eric Kandel — how cellular learning shows up in labs, clinics and daily cognition.

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A core angle on Eric Kandel — how cellular learning shows up in labs, clinics and daily cognition.

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Sources & research

  1. The molecular biology of memory storage: a dialogue between genes and synapsesKandel ER · 2001 · ScienceDOIPubMed
  2. Cellular mechanisms of learning and memoryKandel ER; Schwartz JH · 1982 · ScienceDOI

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