Sea snails help researchers explore a way to enhance memory
Monday, December 26, 2011 - 06:30
in Biology & Nature
(Medical Xpress) -- Efforts to help people with learning impairments are being aided by a species of sea snail known as Aplysia californica. The mollusk, which is used by researchers to study the brain, has much in common with other species including humans. Research involving the snail has contributed to the understanding of learning and memory.