Place cells, grid cells, and the brain's spatial representation system.
Edvard I Moser, Emilio Kropff, May-Britt Moser
September 2008 Annu Rev NeurosciSynopsis of Social media discussions
The discussions highlight the importance of the research by referencing the discovery of grid cells, their role in neural navigation, and the historical recognition through the Nobel Prize, with phrases like 'discovered,' 'significant,' and 'foundational' indicating both support and high interest. The tone is respectful and emphasizes the groundbreaking nature of the work, demonstrating sustained engagement and perceived impact.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, especially the Nobel-winning discovery of grid and place cells, indicating overall support.
Interest
High level of interestPosts show high curiosity and engagement with the topic, referencing concepts like neural networks and spatial representation, suggesting strong interest.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementComments include praise, historical context, and references to the discovery, reflecting deep engagement and familiarity with the subject.
Impact
Moderate level of impactGiven the mention of the Nobel Prize and foundational terms, the discussions imply this research has meaningful influence on neuroscience understanding.
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David Pfau
@docmilanfar @KostasPenn @ninamiolane Here's a review from the people who discovered grid cells, which they won the Nobel prize for 4 years later: https://t.co/rZE8QrOmdA
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Jordan James Etem
Moser EI, Kropff E, Moser MB (2008) Place cells, grid cells, and the brain’s spatial representation system. Ann Rev Neurosci 31:69–89 @OracleComms #neuroscience
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Abstract Synopsis
- Place cells in the hippocampus help the brain understand and remember spatial environments, and recent research shows they are part of a larger network that tracks self-location dynamically.
- Grid cells in the entorhinal cortex create a pattern of firing fields that likely support a neural system for path integration, helping us navigate by updating our position in space.
- The interaction between place cells and grid cells allows the brain to form detailed, quantitative maps of places and routes, which are important for behavior and memory, providing insights into how cortical networks process spatial information.
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