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Tuning in the Hippocampal Theta Band In Vitro: Methodologies for Recording from the Isolated Rodent Septohippocampal Circuit
Published on: August 2, 2017
Be Prepared: Tune to FM-Theta for Cognitive Control
Paul Sauseng1, Nadja Tschentscher1, Anna Lena Biel1
1Department of Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Abstract:
Rhythmical brain activity around 5Hz can be observed in the prefrontal cortex under conditions requiring high levels of cognitive control. However, its temporal dynamics are still elusive. A recent research paper (Cooper et al. Neuroimage 2019;189:130-140) provides evidence that the temporal evolution of this frontal-midline theta activity reflects the style of cognitive control being implemented.
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