Sentences with phrase «different circuits in the brain»

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In the brain, these proteins assume an entirely different role, helping to regulate neuroplasticity — the ability of neural circuits to reshape themselves at every stage of life.

When a nerve snaps, communication between different brain regions is disrupted, just like a damaged circuit in a computer.

The team connected the neurons in the Spikey chip in different ways to mimic various brain circuits.

Dr. Britt obtained these results using optogenetics, which use light - responsive proteins to study the activation of neural circuits in distinct locations, allowing the researcher to precisely dissect the roles of different neural circuits in the brain.

«We're interested in learning more about what other proteins LRP6 interacts with, as well as how it acts in different types of brain cells at different developmental stages of circuit development and refinement.»

«Once we unravel the different working patterns and circuits in the brain during memory formation and decision - making, we can begin to look for differences in connectivity patterns that underlie abnormalities,» Harvey said.

By activating the mutations in different parts of the brain and at different stages of development, the researchers found that the two mutations affected brain circuits in different ways.

When humans are torn between paying attention to two different things, it triggers a «conflict» circuit in a brain region called the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) which is part of a larger brain structure controlling rational thought and emotions.

Monkeys typically find other monkeys impossible to ignore, and this experiment was no exception: the monkeys often failed at the reward task because they looked at the faces, especially if the faces depicted emotion.When humans are torn between paying attention to two different things, it triggers a «conflict» circuit in a brain region called the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) which is part of a larger brain structure controlling rational thought and emotions.Using a tiny sensor implanted in the dACCs of the monkeys, Platt's group was able to measure the electrical activity of single neurons.

This mechanism allows them to position themselves correctly in the different layers of the cortex, a key step in the development of brain circuits.

The principles of circuit construction that have emerged from Jessell's studies in the spinal cord are now known to apply throughout the brain, and in particular they have helped to explain, in molecular terms, how different parts of the cerebral cortex acquire their specialised character.

To explain why the brain would form and recall memories using different circuits, Roy framed it in part as a matter of expediency.

The principles of circuit construction that have emerged from Jessell's studies in the spinal cord are now known to apply throughout the brain, and in particular they have helped to explain, in molecular terms, how different parts of the cerebral cortex acquire their specialized character.

In contrast, the Drosophila sex pheromone cVA is detected by both sexes and elicits dimorphic behavior by routing the signal via different third order neuronal circuits deep in the brains of males and females [19In contrast, the Drosophila sex pheromone cVA is detected by both sexes and elicits dimorphic behavior by routing the signal via different third order neuronal circuits deep in the brains of males and females [19in the brains of males and females [19].

If we can see all the neurons that are electrically active in a circuit at one time, we can get a better idea of how our brains are organized, how the neurons are communicating with each other, and how these circuits give rise to different brain functions.

Observing brain activity after different types of meals, scientists found that some circuits were specifically influenced by the consumption of meals high in protein.

Using genetic tools to turn on and off different parts of the brain, the scientists were able to identify specific brain circuits and neurons (brain cells) involved in the food coma experience.

While performing different mudras with our hands, a specific energy circuit is created in the body and those concerned areas of the brain are stimulated.

In fact, he has been able to identify 7 different brain circuits which correspond with discrete emotional responses.