Long-term potentiation

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Long-term potentiation has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. Described as the cellular process through which synapses become stronger, foundational for learning and neuroplasticity.

In neuroscience, long-term potentiation (LTP) is a persistent strengthening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity. These are patterns of synaptic activity that produce a long-lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons. The opposite of LTP is long-term depression, which produces a long-lasting decrease in synaptic strength.

Long-term potentiation at a glance
Mentioned in	2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heard	Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB
Field	neuroscience
Domain	Neuroscience

Who talks about Long-term potentiation on podcasts?

Long-term potentiation came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.

Focus on yourself and stay silently best motivational speech | Dr andrew huberman on HUBERMAN LAB (Jul 2025)
The Top Study Habits to Improve Learning | Dr. Andrew Huberman on HUBERMAN LAB (Sep 2025)

What is Long-term potentiation mentioned alongside?

Long-term potentiation is most often mentioned alongside Default Mode Network, Hippocampus and HPA Axis.

Mentioned together: Default Mode Network, Hippocampus, HPA Axis, Ventral tegmental area, Amygdala, Sympathetic Nervous System, Neuroplasticity, Executive Function, Myelination, Nervous system