A process called long-term potentiation strengthens the connections among neurons in a particular memory circuit, allowing them to communicate more easily.

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Long-term potentiation is a widely accepted phenomenon in which the connections among neurons in a particular memory circuit are strengthened, allowing them to communicate more easily. This process is considered one of the cellular mechanisms underlying learning and memory.

A Process Called Long-Term Potentiation Strengthens the Connections Among Neurons