Dissociation of Mnemonic Coding and Other Functional Neuronal
... and other functional neuronal processing in the monkey prefrontal cortex. J. Neurophysiol. 77: 761–774, 1997. Single-neuron activity was recorded in the prefrontal cortex of three monkeys during the performance of a spatial delayed alternation (DA) task and during the presentation of a variety of vi ...
... and other functional neuronal processing in the monkey prefrontal cortex. J. Neurophysiol. 77: 761–774, 1997. Single-neuron activity was recorded in the prefrontal cortex of three monkeys during the performance of a spatial delayed alternation (DA) task and during the presentation of a variety of vi ...
cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
... release in the dopaminergic system5 as well as addiction.6 Previous cross-sectional studies have revealed that children who play large amounts of videogame and professional online gamers exhibited increased cortical thickness and regional gray matter volume in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC ...
... release in the dopaminergic system5 as well as addiction.6 Previous cross-sectional studies have revealed that children who play large amounts of videogame and professional online gamers exhibited increased cortical thickness and regional gray matter volume in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC ...
Cellular, synaptic and network effects of neuromodulation
... potentials, and the bottom neuron was firing in bursts of action potentials separated by long interburst intervals. When we consider that biological neurons may display eight, ten, or more different voltage-dependent currents, and that the subunit composition of each channel type can regulate its ki ...
... potentials, and the bottom neuron was firing in bursts of action potentials separated by long interburst intervals. When we consider that biological neurons may display eight, ten, or more different voltage-dependent currents, and that the subunit composition of each channel type can regulate its ki ...
Action recognition in the premotor cortex
... flexion of all fingers around an object. It was evoked by large objects. Reaching was studied by presenting various objects in the four quadrants of the visual space and by repeating over and over the presentations. By examining a large variety of proximal-distal movement combinations, it was usuall ...
... flexion of all fingers around an object. It was evoked by large objects. Reaching was studied by presenting various objects in the four quadrants of the visual space and by repeating over and over the presentations. By examining a large variety of proximal-distal movement combinations, it was usuall ...
Reward and Aversion
... (DA) was once considered almost synonymous with reward, but investigation of exactly which of the above components DA signals has just started. Furthermore, the field has begun to appreciate the huge degree of heterogeneity in the reward system in terms of functionality, cell composition, transmitte ...
... (DA) was once considered almost synonymous with reward, but investigation of exactly which of the above components DA signals has just started. Furthermore, the field has begun to appreciate the huge degree of heterogeneity in the reward system in terms of functionality, cell composition, transmitte ...
The role of nitric oxide in the hypothalamic control of LHRH and
... nitric oxide synthase [15, 18, 133, 140] and estrogen receptors [90]. In the ventrolateral aspect of the nucleus, the estrogen receptors have been found to be expressed in numerous NADPH-d-positive neurons (Fig. 10) [18, 97] indicating a potential role of NO in sexual behavior. The biological signif ...
... nitric oxide synthase [15, 18, 133, 140] and estrogen receptors [90]. In the ventrolateral aspect of the nucleus, the estrogen receptors have been found to be expressed in numerous NADPH-d-positive neurons (Fig. 10) [18, 97] indicating a potential role of NO in sexual behavior. The biological signif ...
Artificial Neural Network in Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical
... being touted as one of the greatest computational tools ever developed. Much of this excitement is due to the ability of neural networks to emulate the brain’s ability to learn by example. This network makes decision and draws conclusionseven when presented with incomplete information. Moreover, at ...
... being touted as one of the greatest computational tools ever developed. Much of this excitement is due to the ability of neural networks to emulate the brain’s ability to learn by example. This network makes decision and draws conclusionseven when presented with incomplete information. Moreover, at ...
microcircuits in the striatum striatal cell types and their
... “down” state near –80 mV and a relatively depolarized “up” state near –50 mV (e.g. Figure 2). The neurons never fire from the down state, which is characterized by the relative absence of inputs, and may or may not fire during the up state, creating an extremely phasic or episodic bursty pattern of ...
... “down” state near –80 mV and a relatively depolarized “up” state near –50 mV (e.g. Figure 2). The neurons never fire from the down state, which is characterized by the relative absence of inputs, and may or may not fire during the up state, creating an extremely phasic or episodic bursty pattern of ...
View/Open - eDiss - Georg-August
... 1.1 Communication and its sensory aspects Communication is a very much fascinating thing. Its study has helped in the general understanding of motor and sensory systems, evolution, and speciation. A major appeal of studying communication is that a researcher can quantify how biologically important i ...
... 1.1 Communication and its sensory aspects Communication is a very much fascinating thing. Its study has helped in the general understanding of motor and sensory systems, evolution, and speciation. A major appeal of studying communication is that a researcher can quantify how biologically important i ...
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... OBJ: 1-Identify parts of neuron, describe functions of these parts and explain how neurons communicate. TOP: MOD: 2.1 KEY: Evaluate/Explain | Identify MSC: factual 6. In a neuron, the axon _______________________, and the dendrite ___________________________. a. synthesizes neurotransmitters; receiv ...
... OBJ: 1-Identify parts of neuron, describe functions of these parts and explain how neurons communicate. TOP: MOD: 2.1 KEY: Evaluate/Explain | Identify MSC: factual 6. In a neuron, the axon _______________________, and the dendrite ___________________________. a. synthesizes neurotransmitters; receiv ...
Two Types of Neurons in the Primate Globus
... away from the target (Yoshida and Tanaka 2009a). These neurons could have a role in the production of antisaccade commands and/or the suppression of reflexive saccades toward the target, both of which are indispensable neural processes for the generation of antisaccades (Munoz and Everling 2004). Ind ...
... away from the target (Yoshida and Tanaka 2009a). These neurons could have a role in the production of antisaccade commands and/or the suppression of reflexive saccades toward the target, both of which are indispensable neural processes for the generation of antisaccades (Munoz and Everling 2004). Ind ...
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... initiation of dendritic spikes in L5 pyramidal neurons was wider than for L6 and for L2/3 pyramidal neurons. L6 and L2/3 pyramidal neurons exhibited similar coincidence detection windows to each other but were narrower than in L5 cells implying these cells require more precise synaptic inputs for th ...
... initiation of dendritic spikes in L5 pyramidal neurons was wider than for L6 and for L2/3 pyramidal neurons. L6 and L2/3 pyramidal neurons exhibited similar coincidence detection windows to each other but were narrower than in L5 cells implying these cells require more precise synaptic inputs for th ...
Response characteristics of neurons in the pulvinar of awake cats to
... 1995). They are thought to be identical with so-called “jerk” neurons that respond, as known from awake cats, with short bursts not only to rapid image shifts while the eyes are stationary but also when saccadic eye movements are executed in the light (Schweigart and Hoffmann 1992). It is not known ...
... 1995). They are thought to be identical with so-called “jerk” neurons that respond, as known from awake cats, with short bursts not only to rapid image shifts while the eyes are stationary but also when saccadic eye movements are executed in the light (Schweigart and Hoffmann 1992). It is not known ...
MMNeuropharm2011
... to a robust LTP. This plasticity was mediated by calcium influx likely passing through GluA2-lacking AMPARs (Fig. 1) (Mameli et al., 2011). In summary, this finding indicates that synapses onto DA neurons after cocaine treatment are no longer able to induce physiological LTP, but can be potentiated by ...
... to a robust LTP. This plasticity was mediated by calcium influx likely passing through GluA2-lacking AMPARs (Fig. 1) (Mameli et al., 2011). In summary, this finding indicates that synapses onto DA neurons after cocaine treatment are no longer able to induce physiological LTP, but can be potentiated by ...
Optogenetic Brain Interfaces
... The work of R. Pashaie was supported in part by the University of Wisconsin research growth initiative; grants 101X172, 101X213, and 101X254. The work of P. Anikeeva was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF, MRSEC DMR-0819762, and NSF CAREER CBET-1253890) and by the Defense Advanced Res ...
... The work of R. Pashaie was supported in part by the University of Wisconsin research growth initiative; grants 101X172, 101X213, and 101X254. The work of P. Anikeeva was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF, MRSEC DMR-0819762, and NSF CAREER CBET-1253890) and by the Defense Advanced Res ...
Maruska & Tricas 2011
... conspecific sounds triggers luteinizing hormone release in some birds (Cheng et al., 1998; Maney et al., 2007). While these studies are consistent with the hypothesis that perception of context-specific auditory cues can influence the GnRH1 system and reproductive physiology, it remains unclear whether ...
... conspecific sounds triggers luteinizing hormone release in some birds (Cheng et al., 1998; Maney et al., 2007). While these studies are consistent with the hypothesis that perception of context-specific auditory cues can influence the GnRH1 system and reproductive physiology, it remains unclear whether ...
Neuronal Activation in the Medulla Oblongata During Selective
... between breathing and swallowing with changes in SLN stimulation intensity and rate and proposed that some part of the same neural pathways may be involved in each. Our interest is in which part of these pathways are involved when only the LAR is elicited. Because the LAR can be elicited using a sin ...
... between breathing and swallowing with changes in SLN stimulation intensity and rate and proposed that some part of the same neural pathways may be involved in each. Our interest is in which part of these pathways are involved when only the LAR is elicited. Because the LAR can be elicited using a sin ...
The mirror mechanism: recent findings and perspectives
... code the goal of the motor acts [28]. Evidence supporting this point is provided by neurons that discharge when the monkey grasps an object (e.g. food) with its right hand, left hand and the mouth [7]. It is clear that this type of neural behaviour cannot be explained in terms of movements. Addition ...
... code the goal of the motor acts [28]. Evidence supporting this point is provided by neurons that discharge when the monkey grasps an object (e.g. food) with its right hand, left hand and the mouth [7]. It is clear that this type of neural behaviour cannot be explained in terms of movements. Addition ...
Electrophysiological evidence that noradrenergic neurons of the rat
... In the mammalian central nervous system, the majority of the serotonergic neurons are found within the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) (Dahlström and Fuxe, 1964). By means of their widespread projections throughout the entire brain, these neurons are thought to play a crucial role in a variety of physio ...
... In the mammalian central nervous system, the majority of the serotonergic neurons are found within the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) (Dahlström and Fuxe, 1964). By means of their widespread projections throughout the entire brain, these neurons are thought to play a crucial role in a variety of physio ...
Estimating Fast Neural Input Using Anatomical and
... crucial for the generation of action potentials; thus, without this input it would be impossible to detect a connection using extracellular recordings or calcium imaging. One alternative is to provide this additional input via artificial stimulation. The firing threshold can be decreased using two-p ...
... crucial for the generation of action potentials; thus, without this input it would be impossible to detect a connection using extracellular recordings or calcium imaging. One alternative is to provide this additional input via artificial stimulation. The firing threshold can be decreased using two-p ...
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... • Everyday observations suggest that even when we are not sleepy, our alertness can vary. • For example, when we observe something very interesting (or frightening, or simply surprising), we become more alert and aware of our surroundings. • Circuits of neurons that secrete at least five different n ...
... • Everyday observations suggest that even when we are not sleepy, our alertness can vary. • For example, when we observe something very interesting (or frightening, or simply surprising), we become more alert and aware of our surroundings. • Circuits of neurons that secrete at least five different n ...