Structure of circuits (Alfonso Pérez Escudero & Marta Rivera-Alba) We are studying the structure of brains, including location of neurons, shape of trees and topology of circuits. Representative publication: A. Perez-Escudero, M. Rivera-Alba & G. G. de Polavieja,
'Structure of deviations from optimality in biological systems', PNAS
106, 20544-20549 (2009) link
A. Perez-Escudero & G.G. de Polavieja, 'Optimally wired subnetwork determines neuroanatomy in C. elegans', PNAS 104, 17180-17185 (2007) pdf Processing in circuits (Sara Arganda, Amanda Sorribes)
We are studying the processing properties of circuits, mainly the possible neuronal codes, the role of feedbacks, and decision-making. Representative publication:
S. Arganda, R. Guantes & G. G. de Polavieja, 'Sodium pumps adapt spike bursting to stimulus statistics', Nat. Neurosc. 10, 1467-1473 (2007) pdf We are studying relationships between circuits and basic features of behaviour like behavioral bursting, decision-making and social relationships. Tracking (Alfonso
Pérez Escudero) To better quantify animal behaviour, we are developing new tools to track animals. |    |
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