DNA and RNA as memory molecules

The evidence relative to the involvement of DNA and RNA in memory is considered. Because of its marked stability DNA is not too likely a candidate as a memory molecule; however, it should not be excluded completely in that some evidence suggests less stability in neural DNA than in nonneural DNA. Ev...

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychological review 1963-09, Vol.70 (5), p.471-480
1. Verfasser: Gaito, John
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The evidence relative to the involvement of DNA and RNA in memory is considered. Because of its marked stability DNA is not too likely a candidate as a memory molecule; however, it should not be excluded completely in that some evidence suggests less stability in neural DNA than in nonneural DNA. Evidence concerning RNA is more favorable but is subject to multiple interpretations. The great lability of RNA argues against it being the memory mechanism. 6 or more RNA fractions complicate the problem. Thus, there is no conclusive evidence to indicate that either of the nucleic acids is the memory molecule. (48 ref.)
ISSN:0033-295X
1939-1471
DOI:10.1037/h0042142