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`In this work, we investigated the #dendrites of layer 2 and 3 (L2/3) pyramidal #neurons of the human cerebral cortex ex vivo. In these neurons, we discovered a class of #calcium-mediated dendritic action potentials (dCaAPs) whose waveform and effects on #neuronal output have not been previously described. In contrast to typical all-or-none action potentials, dCaAPs were graded; their amplitudes were maximal for threshold-level stimuli but dampened for stronger stimuli`

science.org/doi/10.1126/scienc

#Nerve #cells (#neurons ) are amongst the most complex cell types in our body. They achieve this complexity during development by extending ramified branches called #dendrites and #axons and establishing thousands of synapses to form intricate networks.
#Neuroscience #sflorg
sflorg.com/2024/04/ns04082401.

www.sflorg.comFueling nerve cell function and plasticityHow mitochondria control tissue rejuvenation and synaptic plasticity in the adult mouse brain

Our lab (Toyooka Lab @LabToyooka) at Drexel University in Philadelphia is seeking a research assistant who is enthusiastic about autism research. We study the efficacy of peptides on neuronal morphology (neurite/spine/synapse formation), neural circuits and behaviors using autism mouse models (See the details about the project at the lab webpage: toyooka-lab.academic.ws/).

Please see the details and apply for this position (Job #: 501807) at the Drexel Human Resources website. careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/5

If you have any questions, please email me at kt469@drexel.edu.
#autism #ASD #therapy #DrugDiscovery #ResearchAssistant #ResearchAssistantJob #AcademicJob #LabTechnician #neuroscience #brain #CellBiology #BrainDevelopment #neurodevelopment #neurodevelopmentalDisorder #Axon #dendrites #Synapse #NeuralCircuit #philadelphia

Yiota Poirazi's (nitter.net/yiotapoirazi) microbiology lab in Greece is coming up with some really intriguing neuroscience concepts that might improve deep learning artificial neutral networks:
- #engrams :: subgraphs of neurons for encoding memories
- #dendrites :: appear to have the computational capacity of a multilayer deep learning neural network

Python framework `dendrify` used to add dendrite computational models to #DeepLearning #NeuralNetworks.

#Brain Inspired: pca.st/episode/dd89b13f-c296-4

NitterYiota Poirazi (@YiotaPoirazi)Computational (mostly) Neuroscientist. I'm interested in understanding how dendrites contribute to brain functions.

An introduction after moving my account to neuromatch.social -

I'm a neuroscientist at #Cornell. My recent research focuses on psychoactive drugs such as #ketamine and #psychedelics. I want to know how these compounds act on #dendrites and cortical microcircuits to mediate behavioral effects.

Outside of the lab, I enjoy drinking a good cup of espresso and rock climbing with my kids.