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The cellular basis of directional landmark learning
Reference
S13189
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Kathryn Jeffery
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University College London
Department
Psychology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
193,788
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
22/01/2001
End date
22/01/2004
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Place cells and head direction (HD) cells in the rodent limbic system form a neural map and compass respectively. Understanding how their firing patterns are formed and modified is important for understanding both the cognitive representation of space, and the cellular basis of memory. A simple form of spatial learning is the addition of a directional landmark to, or its removal from, the spatial representation. Using a combination of place and HD cell recording, temporary neural inactivation and pharmacology, this project will explore the functional and anatomical bases of directional landmark learning by place and HD cells. Behavioural studies will then determine how these relate to directional learning by the rat.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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