Neuronal networks: flip-flops in the brain

David A McCormick

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2005.04.009

Neuronal networks: flip-flops in the brain

Curr Biol. 2005 Apr 26;15(8):R294-6. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2005.04.009.

Author

David A McCormick¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurobiology, Kavli Center for Neuroscience, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510, USA. david.mccormick@yale.edu

PMID: 15854894
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2005.04.009

Abstract

Neuronal activity can rapidly flip-flop between stable states. Although these semi-stable states can be generated through interactions of neuronal networks, it is now known that they can also occur in vivo through intrinsic ionic currents.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Brain / physiology*
Humans
Ion Channels / physiology*
Models, Neurological*
Nerve Net / physiology*
Neurons / physiology*
Purkinje Cells / physiology

Substances

Ion Channels