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Brain RNA was extracted from two groups of rats one of which had learned a passive avoidance of a dark chamber previously preferred by both groups. Recipient groups received the two kinds of RNA extract via intraperitoneal injection. The group injected with the extract from the brains of the conditioned animals showed significantly greater avoidance of the preferred chamber.
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Gay, R., Raphelson, A. “Transfer of learning” by injection of brain RNA: A replication. Psychon Sci 8, 369–370 (1967). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332244
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