Contributions of Theoretical Modeling to the Understanding of Neural Map Development

Theoretical/computational models have played an important role in developing our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved in neural map formation. I review models based on both chemospecific and activity-dependent matching of inputs to targets, with a particular focus on map development...

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Published in:Neuron (Cambridge, Mass.) Mass.), 2007-10, Vol.56 (2), p.301-311
Main Author: Goodhill, Geoffrey J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Brain Mapping
Cerebral Cortex - cytology
Cerebral Cortex - growth & development
Cerebral Cortex - physiology
Humans
Hypotheses
Mathematical models
Medical research
Models, Neurological
Neural Pathways - cytology
Neural Pathways - growth & development
Neural Pathways - physiology
Neurons - physiology
Visual Pathways - cytology
Visual Pathways - growth & development
Visual Pathways - physiology
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Summary:Theoretical/computational models have played an important role in developing our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved in neural map formation. I review models based on both chemospecific and activity-dependent matching of inputs to targets, with a particular focus on map development in the optic tectum and primary visual cortex.
ISSN:0896-6273
1097-4199
DOI:10.1016/j.neuron.2007.09.027