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... adaptation ultimately results from cellular plasticity. I have spent my career studying neural plasticity, from proteins to behavior. Vocal learning, considered by many laypersons to be uniquely human, represents an especially intriguing form of neural plasticity that involves the highest-order brai ...
... adaptation ultimately results from cellular plasticity. I have spent my career studying neural plasticity, from proteins to behavior. Vocal learning, considered by many laypersons to be uniquely human, represents an especially intriguing form of neural plasticity that involves the highest-order brai ...
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... al. 2014, Pechanova and Simko 2009). Thus, we hypothesized that melatonin may contribute to blood pressure reduction by increasing brain NOS activity with the attenuation of sympathetic tone also in our experimental study. The question arises which NOS isoform may contribute mostly to this blood pre ...
... al. 2014, Pechanova and Simko 2009). Thus, we hypothesized that melatonin may contribute to blood pressure reduction by increasing brain NOS activity with the attenuation of sympathetic tone also in our experimental study. The question arises which NOS isoform may contribute mostly to this blood pre ...
High-frequency stimulation in Parkinson`s disease: more
... STN activity once HFS is stopped, and by the fact that HFS-driven activity might need less energy than pathological activity. Finally, the analysis of SN responses to STN-HFS cannot provide direct information about the effect of HFS on STN neurons, owing to the complexity of the intranigral network. ...
... STN activity once HFS is stopped, and by the fact that HFS-driven activity might need less energy than pathological activity. Finally, the analysis of SN responses to STN-HFS cannot provide direct information about the effect of HFS on STN neurons, owing to the complexity of the intranigral network. ...
Can mechanistic explanation be reconciled with
... for which they seek explanation.7 As presented by Bogen and Woodward (1988), phenomena are repeatable features in the world; as examples they offer “weak electrical currents, the decay of the proton, and chunking and recency effects in human memory” (p. 306). An example that will provide the basis f ...
... for which they seek explanation.7 As presented by Bogen and Woodward (1988), phenomena are repeatable features in the world; as examples they offer “weak electrical currents, the decay of the proton, and chunking and recency effects in human memory” (p. 306). An example that will provide the basis f ...
Hippocampal CA1 pyramidal cells form functionally
... the majority of REM theta phase-shifting cells fired at the ascending phase of gamma oscillations during waking, nonshifting cells preferred the trough. Thus, CA1 pyramidal cells in adjacent sublayers can address their targets jointly or differentially, depending on brain states. Although the molecu ...
... the majority of REM theta phase-shifting cells fired at the ascending phase of gamma oscillations during waking, nonshifting cells preferred the trough. Thus, CA1 pyramidal cells in adjacent sublayers can address their targets jointly or differentially, depending on brain states. Although the molecu ...
Auditory cortical processing: Binaural interaction in healthy
... Two functioning ears provide clear advantages over monaural listening. We are able to locate sound sources in a variety of auditory spaces accurately (≈1 deg) and rapidly, and redirect our attention towards the sound sources. In addition, our speech understanding in noisy and reverberant environment ...
... Two functioning ears provide clear advantages over monaural listening. We are able to locate sound sources in a variety of auditory spaces accurately (≈1 deg) and rapidly, and redirect our attention towards the sound sources. In addition, our speech understanding in noisy and reverberant environment ...
ATTENTIONAL MODULATION OF VISUAL PROCESSING John H
... Single-unit recording studies in the monkey have provided detailed, quantitative descriptions of how attention alters visual cortical neuron responses. When attention is directed to a location inside the receptive field (RF), the neuron’s contrast-response threshold is reduced, enabling it to respon ...
... Single-unit recording studies in the monkey have provided detailed, quantitative descriptions of how attention alters visual cortical neuron responses. When attention is directed to a location inside the receptive field (RF), the neuron’s contrast-response threshold is reduced, enabling it to respon ...
Short- and Long-Term Changes in Joint Co
... internal models that generate accurate motor commands, or whether the brain avoids this by using the viscoelasticity of musculoskeletal system. Recent observations on relatively low stiffness during trained movements support the existence of internal models. However, no study has revealed the decrea ...
... internal models that generate accurate motor commands, or whether the brain avoids this by using the viscoelasticity of musculoskeletal system. Recent observations on relatively low stiffness during trained movements support the existence of internal models. However, no study has revealed the decrea ...
neuro 2009 - addiction education home
... terminalis (BNST) have all been identified as key participants in anxiety-like behaviors and behaviors related to withdrawal from exposure to substances of abuse. The BNST is thought to serve as a key relay between limbic cognitive centers and reward, stress and anxiety nuclei. Human studies and ani ...
... terminalis (BNST) have all been identified as key participants in anxiety-like behaviors and behaviors related to withdrawal from exposure to substances of abuse. The BNST is thought to serve as a key relay between limbic cognitive centers and reward, stress and anxiety nuclei. Human studies and ani ...
Tuning Curve Shift by Attention Modulation in Cortical Neurons: a
... consequence of spatial attention being mediated by a ‘spotlight’ bias input to the recorded cortical area. Here we show that, in fact, this is not the case. A previous attempt to explain the shift effect (McAdams and Maunsell, 1999; Maunsell and McAdams, 2001) made use of the layered feedforward arc ...
... consequence of spatial attention being mediated by a ‘spotlight’ bias input to the recorded cortical area. Here we show that, in fact, this is not the case. A previous attempt to explain the shift effect (McAdams and Maunsell, 1999; Maunsell and McAdams, 2001) made use of the layered feedforward arc ...
primary visual cortex and visual awareness
... Visual attention can be directed to a particular region of space, visual feature or object, and can enhance the neural processing of attended stimuli and suppress the processing of irrelevant stimuli. Behavioural studies indicate that attention is necessary but not sufficient for visual awareness — ...
... Visual attention can be directed to a particular region of space, visual feature or object, and can enhance the neural processing of attended stimuli and suppress the processing of irrelevant stimuli. Behavioural studies indicate that attention is necessary but not sufficient for visual awareness — ...
MS-SCI-LS-Unit 4 -- Chapter 15- Nervous System
... 2. Choose one detail. Explain how it supports the main idea. In this chapter, look for the main ideas in paragraphs. Also try to identify the main ideas for the text following each heading. ...
... 2. Choose one detail. Explain how it supports the main idea. In this chapter, look for the main ideas in paragraphs. Also try to identify the main ideas for the text following each heading. ...
LESSON 2.3 WORKBOOK How fast do our neurons signal?
... the axon membrane is huge. So axons have come up with another strategy, which is to have the action potential jump along the axon rather than progress down it (think of the action potential pogo-sticking down the axon rather than walking down). This how it works. Remember that the problem with a sin ...
... the axon membrane is huge. So axons have come up with another strategy, which is to have the action potential jump along the axon rather than progress down it (think of the action potential pogo-sticking down the axon rather than walking down). This how it works. Remember that the problem with a sin ...
Response Characteristics of Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn Neurons in
... 10.1152/jn.00121.2004. The physiological mechanisms of chronic pain in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) are poorly understood. In the present study, we explored response characteristics of dorsal horn neurons of spinally injured rats exhibiting chronic pain (pain-like response to innocuous mec ...
... 10.1152/jn.00121.2004. The physiological mechanisms of chronic pain in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) are poorly understood. In the present study, we explored response characteristics of dorsal horn neurons of spinally injured rats exhibiting chronic pain (pain-like response to innocuous mec ...
identification of cell types in brain slices of the inferior colliculus
... depolarizing off-response to hyperpolarizing current injections (Fig. 1). The rebound was similar to a Ca 11-based rebound potential described previously in the dorsal cortex of the IC. 55 These neurons had sustained ®ring to depolarizing currents. The slow rebound was not seen in buildup±pauser neu ...
... depolarizing off-response to hyperpolarizing current injections (Fig. 1). The rebound was similar to a Ca 11-based rebound potential described previously in the dorsal cortex of the IC. 55 These neurons had sustained ®ring to depolarizing currents. The slow rebound was not seen in buildup±pauser neu ...
Central Nervous System (CNS) The Brain Embryonic Development
... • Paired, egg-shaped masses that form the superolateral walls of the third ventricle • Connected at the midline by the intermediate mass • Contains four groups of nuclei – anterior, ventral, dorsal, and posterior • Nuclei project and receive fibers from the cerebral cortex The Central nervous System ...
... • Paired, egg-shaped masses that form the superolateral walls of the third ventricle • Connected at the midline by the intermediate mass • Contains four groups of nuclei – anterior, ventral, dorsal, and posterior • Nuclei project and receive fibers from the cerebral cortex The Central nervous System ...
Differential regulation of the central neural cardiorespiratory system
... PNMT and perform crucial functions throughout the neuraxis from the brainstem to the retina. ‘B’ neurons (B1, B2 and B3) synthesize serotonin and are located in the midline. Initially, it was believed that C1 neurons (Goodchild et al. 1984; Ross et al. 1984) were responsible for regulating sympathet ...
... PNMT and perform crucial functions throughout the neuraxis from the brainstem to the retina. ‘B’ neurons (B1, B2 and B3) synthesize serotonin and are located in the midline. Initially, it was believed that C1 neurons (Goodchild et al. 1984; Ross et al. 1984) were responsible for regulating sympathet ...
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... Animal surger y. Timed-pregnant L ong–Evans rats were purchased from Charles Rivers Laboratories (Wilmington, M A). Pregnancies were timed from the day after breeding (E0). Birth usually occurred on E21. Surgical procedures and injection of the retroviral supernatant into the lateral ventricles of t ...
... Animal surger y. Timed-pregnant L ong–Evans rats were purchased from Charles Rivers Laboratories (Wilmington, M A). Pregnancies were timed from the day after breeding (E0). Birth usually occurred on E21. Surgical procedures and injection of the retroviral supernatant into the lateral ventricles of t ...
07.11 - UCSD Cognitive Science
... The motor response evoked at each stimulation site was determined by visual inspection and muscle palpation. The threshold current for each response was defined as the stimulus intensity that evoked movement in 50% of the trials. These data were entered into a computer program that ...
... The motor response evoked at each stimulation site was determined by visual inspection and muscle palpation. The threshold current for each response was defined as the stimulus intensity that evoked movement in 50% of the trials. These data were entered into a computer program that ...
Spontaneous persistent activity in entorhinal cortex modulates
... Persistent activity in ECIII neurons in vivo, occurred spontaneously and exclusively in MECIII, but not in LECIII, neurons. Whole-cell measurements of MECIII membrane potential in naturally sleeping animals showed similar persistent Up states. However, the relatively longer duration of Down states o ...
... Persistent activity in ECIII neurons in vivo, occurred spontaneously and exclusively in MECIII, but not in LECIII, neurons. Whole-cell measurements of MECIII membrane potential in naturally sleeping animals showed similar persistent Up states. However, the relatively longer duration of Down states o ...
- Brain Computer Interface - K
... separated between left and right hand movement • System worked on online & offline data set • Online data pass through different stages: Filtration Amplification Interfacing with computer using soundcard Analysis and classify ...
... separated between left and right hand movement • System worked on online & offline data set • Online data pass through different stages: Filtration Amplification Interfacing with computer using soundcard Analysis and classify ...
Neuroanatomical characteristics of deep and superficial needling
... believed to exert its effects through sensory afferent stimulation. Although we are unable to assess, based on the present results, whether acupuncture works via stimulation of motor nerves, as the study was neuroanatomical rather than neurofunctional in nature, it is clear that tracer can be transp ...
... believed to exert its effects through sensory afferent stimulation. Although we are unable to assess, based on the present results, whether acupuncture works via stimulation of motor nerves, as the study was neuroanatomical rather than neurofunctional in nature, it is clear that tracer can be transp ...
THE REGULATION OF SLEEP AND WAKEFULNESS BY THE
... Among the multiple projections from orexin neurons, dense innervations to the DR, LC, and TMN are important for the regulation of sleep and wakefulness. Noradrenergic neurons of the LC28), serotonergic neurons of the DR29,30), and histaminergic neurons of the TMN31,32) are activated by orexins, and ...
... Among the multiple projections from orexin neurons, dense innervations to the DR, LC, and TMN are important for the regulation of sleep and wakefulness. Noradrenergic neurons of the LC28), serotonergic neurons of the DR29,30), and histaminergic neurons of the TMN31,32) are activated by orexins, and ...