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Non-Invasive Modulation and Robotic Mapping of Motor Cortex in the Developing Brain

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Published on: July 1, 2019

Motor development: activity matters after all.

¹Physiology Department, 615 Michael Street, Room 645, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. pwenner@emory.edu

Current Biology : CB

|January 28, 2012

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Developing spinal networks integrate local circuits and new neurons. This integration relies on neuronal activity before synaptogenesis, shaping neural development.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

Spinal network development involves integrating existing microcircuits with newly generated neurons.
Neuronal activity plays a crucial role in the formation and maturation of neural circuits.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the mechanisms underlying the integration of developing spinal networks.
To investigate the role of neuronal activity in the pre-synaptogenic phase of spinal network assembly.

Main Methods:

Utilizing advanced imaging techniques to observe neuronal development in vivo.
Employing electrophysiological recordings to assess neuronal activity patterns.
Applying genetic manipulation to target specific neuronal populations and activity.

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