Behavioral Methods for the Study of the Ras–ERK Pathway in Memory Formation and Consolidation: Passive Avoidance and Novel Object Recognition Tests

Memory is a high-level brain function that enables organisms to adapt their behavioral responses to the environment, hence increasing their probability of survival. The Ras–ERK pathway is a key molecular intracellular signalling cascade for memory consolidation. In this chapter we will describe two main one-trial behavioral tests commonly used in the field of memory research in order to assess the role of Ras–ERK signalling in long-term memory: passive avoidance and object recognition.
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