Computational analysis of firing regularity and burst firing in midbrain dopamine neurons

Dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and ventral tegmental area (VTA) regulate day-to-day activities such as reward-related learning, and motor control. Dysfunction of these neurons is implicated in disorders like Schizophrenia, addiction to drugs, and Parkinson’s disease. Do...

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Main Author: Iyer, Rajeshwari
Other Authors: Ungless, Mark ; Faisal, Aldo
Published: Imperial College London 2015
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.726900