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Resonance, oscillation and the intrinsic frequency preferences of neurons

The realization that different behavioural and perceptual states of the brain are associated with different brain rhythms has sparked growing interest in the oscillatory behaviours of neurons. Recent research has uncovered a close association between electrical oscillations and resonance in neurons....

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Published in:Trends in Neurosciences 2000-05, Vol.23 (5), p.216-222
Main Authors: Hutcheon, Bruce, Yarom, Yosef
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The realization that different behavioural and perceptual states of the brain are associated with different brain rhythms has sparked growing interest in the oscillatory behaviours of neurons. Recent research has uncovered a close association between electrical oscillations and resonance in neurons. Resonance is an easily measurable property that describes the ability of neurons to respond selectively to inputs at preferred frequencies. A variety of ionic mechanisms support resonance and oscillation in neurons. Understanding the basic principles involved in the production of resonance allows for a simplified classification of these mechanisms. The characterization of resonance and frequency preference captures those essential properties of neurons that can serve as a substrate for coordinating network activity around a particular frequency in the brain.
ISSN:0166-2236
1878-108X
DOI:10.1016/S0166-2236(00)01547-2