Event:
17.03.2014, 17:30 | Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience | ||
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Event Type:
Talk
Speaker: Matthew Nolan Institute: Centre for Integrative Physiology, University of Edinburgh, UK Title: Synaptic organisation of neural circuits for computing location |
Location:
LMU Biocenter, Room B01.019 Großhaderner Str. 2 82152 Martinsried Host: Andreas Herz Host Email: herz@bio.lmu.de |
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Abstract:
Neurons in the entorhinal cortex generate grid like representations of location. These spatial representations co-exist with theta and gamma frequency network oscillations. The synaptic and circuit mechanisms for computing location and for simultaneous generation of network oscillations are unclear. I will talk about experimental and modelling work that in addressing this issue provides evidence that spatial representations and network oscillations originate from shared cellular mechanisms. I will then discuss work that addresses the relationship between excitatory and inhibitory synaptic strength, gamma oscillations and computation.
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