Network Functions and Plasticity: Perspectives from Studying Neuronal Electrical Coupling in Microcircuits

Author: Jing, Jian

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780128034712

Release Date: 02-05-2017

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 392

Details: Network Functions and Plasticity: Perspectives from Studying Neuronal Electrical Coupling in Microcircuits focuses on the specific roles of electrical coupling in tractable, well-defined circuits, highlighting current research that offers novel insights for electrical coupling‘s roles in sensory and motor functions, neural computations, decision-making, regulation of network activity, circuit development, and learning and memory.
Bringing together a diverse group of international experts and their contributions using a variety of approaches to study different invertebrate and vertebrate model systems with a focus on the role of electrical coupling/gap junctions in microcircuits, this book presents a timely contribution for students and researchers alike. Provides an easy-to-read introduction on neural circuits of the model system Focuses on the specific roles of electrical coupling in tractable, well-defined circuits Includes recent discoveries and findings that are presented in the context of historical background Outlines outstanding issues and future research in the field