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Are different rhythms good for different functions?

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Miles Whittington

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Abstract

This essay discusses the relationship between the physiology of rhythms and potential functional roles. We focus on how the biophysics underlying different rhythms can give rise to different abilities of a network to form and manipulate cell assemblies. We also discuss how changes in the modulatory setting of the rhythms can change the flow of information through cortical circuits, again tying physiology to computation. We suggest that diverse rhythms, or variations of a rhythm, can support different components of a cognitive act, with multiple rhythms potentially playing multiple roles.

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Author(s): Kopell N, Kramer MA, Malerba P, Whittington MA

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

Year: 2010

Volume: 4

Pages: 187

Print publication date: 02/11/2010

ISSN (print): 1662-5161

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Publisher: FRONTIERS RES FOUND

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2010.00187

DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2010.00187

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