Acute stress-induced cortisol elevation during memory consolidation enhances pattern separation

• Published in: Learning & memory (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.) Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 121 - 127
• Main Authors: Jiang, Alice, Tran, Tammy T., Madison, Farrah N., Bakker, Arnold
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 01.04.2019
• Subjects: Anxiety; Control Groups; Cortisol; Diurnal; Hormones; Males; Memory; Mental task performance; Mnemonics; Social interactions; Stress Management; Stress response; Stress Variables; Young Adults

Stress is a potent modulator of brain function and particularly mnemonic processes. While chronic stress is associated with long-term deficits in memory, the effects of acute stress on mnemonic functions are less clear as previous reports have been inconsistent. Some studies suggest that cortisol, a...