Experience-dependent and cell-type-specific spine growth in the neocortex
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The influence of novel sensory experience in enhancing or weakening the generation and loss of persistent spines is studied. The data gathered from the study reveal that novel sensory experience drives the stabilization of new spines on subclass of cortical neurons and that such synaptic changes probably underlie experience-dependent remodeling of specific neocortical circuits.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Attractor dynamics of network UP states in the neocortex
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Research shows that network depolarized (UP) states are curcuit attractors and emergent features of feedback neural networks, which can implement memory states. Data indicate that the synchronized UP state transitions, occur in spatially organized systems comprised of small numbers of neurons.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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Gap junction adhesion is necessary for radial migration in the neocortex
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A study to show that the gab junction subunits are expressed at the contact points between the radial fibres and migrating neurons is presented. Results suggest that gap junction adhesions are necessary for glial-guided neuron migration.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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