Serotonin signaling in the rat prefrontal cortex is required for Retrieval-Induced Forgetting

Forgetting is a ubiquitous phenomenon actively promoted in many species.

Forgetting is a ubiquitous phenomenon actively promoted in many species. The act of remembering some experiences can cause forgetting of others in both humans and rats. We previously found that when rats retrieve a memory to guide exploration, it reduces later retention of other…