Annu Rev Neurosci September 2008 PMID 18284371

Place cells, grid cells, and the brain's spatial representation system.

Edvard I Moser, Emilio Kropff, May-Britt Moser

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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.

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Abstract in brief

  • 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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David Pfau
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@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

Jun 18, 2024 · 5 likes · 30,988 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

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

May 23, 2022 · 12,636 followers View post →

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Ryan Morey
@RyanMorey · X

@pdhsu going back further https://t.co/xfA64HOW9S

Aug 8, 2024 · 648 followers View post →
David Pfau
@pfau · X

@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

Jun 18, 2024 · 5 likes · 30,988 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

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

May 23, 2022 · 12,636 followers View post →