The reconsolidation hypothesis states that reactivated memory traces are vulnerable to disruption from treatments that also impair initial memory consolidation. In this study, the authors demonstrate that electroconvulsive therapy—an invasive procedure—disrupts reactivated episodic memories when tested 1 d later, but not when tested shortly after treatment.
- Marijn C W Kroes
- Indira Tendolkar
- Guillén Fernández
