Publications by authors named "E Zohar"

The ability to accurately retrieve visual details of past events is a fundamental cognitive function relevant for daily life. While a visual stimulus contains an abundance of information, only some of it is later encoded into long-term memory representations. However, an ongoing challenge has been to isolate memory representations that integrate various visual features and uncover their dynamics over time.

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  • The study explores spatial adiabatic passage (SAP), a quantum mechanics principle that allows for the transfer of matter waves between two unconnected areas by manipulating tunneling interactions with a third area.
  • The researchers successfully demonstrated this concept using ultracold fermionic atoms in specially arranged micro-optical traps, achieving efficient atom transfer with minimal leftover atoms in the central trap.
  • These findings suggest new methods for controlling atom dynamics in advanced optical tweezer systems, potentially enhancing various quantum technologies.
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Experience-dependent plasticity of synapses modulates information processing in neural circuits and is essential for cognitive functions. The genome, via non-coding enhancers, was proposed to control information processing and circuit plasticity by regulating experience-induced transcription of genes that modulate specific sets of synapses. To test this idea, we analyze here the cellular and circuit functions of the genomic mechanisms that control the experience-induced transcription of Igf1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) in vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) interneurons (INs) in the visual cortex of adult mice.

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Background: Thiamine is an essential co-factor for aerobic intracellular respiration, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction. Thiamine deficiency is common in the intensive care unit (ICU). Delirium is a frequent unwanted symptom among critical ill patients.

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Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality therefore prevention is imperative to reduce its burden. VTE prophylaxis in ICU patients is primarily pharmacological using low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). Plasma anti-factor Xa (anti-FXa) levels may be used to measure LMWH activity.

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