Publications by authors named "Ana Karla Oliveira Leite"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Karla Oliveira Leite"
- Ana Karla Oliveira Leite's recent research explores the role of serotonergic receptors in the medial prefrontal cortex related to fear extinction learning and the influence of social support on this process, suggesting that social interactions can inhibit fear memory retrieval.
- Another study investigates the impact of post-conditioning acute strength exercise on contextual fear memory consolidation, revealing that strength training may enhance memory consolidation through NMDA-receptor activation in the hippocampus, indicating a link between physical exercise and cognitive processes.
- Overall, Leite's work highlights the intersection of social and physical factors in cognitive processes, emphasizing the need for further investigation into the biological mechanisms underlying social buffering and exercise-induced memory enhancement.
