Role of adrenal stress hormones in forming lasting memories in the brain

@article{McGaugh2002RoleOA,
  title={Role of adrenal stress hormones in forming lasting memories in the brain},
  author={J. D. McGaugh and Benno Roozendaal},
  journal={Current Opinion in Neurobiology},
  year={2002},
  volume={12},
  pages={205-210}
}
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