Nature May 2015 PMID 25971509

Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration.

Johannes D Seelig, Vivek Jayaraman

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The posts reflect a generally positive attitude toward the publication, exemplified by expressions like ‘great example’ and recognition of the discovery of head direction cells, which highlight interest and engagement. The tone is academic and appreciative, emphasizing the research's significance and potential applications in navigation neuroscience.

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Abstract in brief

  • Animals navigate using visual landmarks and internal signals called path integration, with certain brain cells (head direction cells) helping track orientation even in darkness.
  • Using advanced imaging in fruit flies, researchers found neurons in a structure called the ellipsoid body that combine visual and self-motion cues to represent the fly's direction relative to its environment.
  • These neurons maintain the fly’s orientation through persistent activity when cues are missing, and their organized, ring-like network resembles theoretical models called ring attractors that support navigation.]

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Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 2015. この論文はかなり有名でYoutube動画があったので貼っておきます。2/2 https://t.co/qoJZBMOGAB

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Sebastian Seung
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@RibeiroCarlitos @anne_churchland Seelig and Jayaraman discovery of head direction cells in Drosophila a great example, credit to @HHMIJanelia https://t.co/hP9idcbIKZ

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RT @teruJPflybrain: Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 201…

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RT @teruJPflybrain: Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 201…

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RT @teruJPflybrain: Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 201…

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Sebastian Seung
@SebastianSeung · X

@RibeiroCarlitos @anne_churchland Seelig and Jayaraman discovery of head direction cells in Drosophila a great example, credit to @HHMIJanelia https://t.co/hP9idcbIKZ

Apr 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 16,294 followers View post →
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RT @teruJPflybrain: Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 201…

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RT @teruJPflybrain: Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 201…

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藤原輝史
@teruJPflybrain · X

Neural dynamics for landmark orientation and angular path integration. JD Seelig, V Jayaraman. Nature 521, 186-191, 2015. この論文はかなり有名でYoutube動画があったので貼っておきます。2/2 https://t.co/qoJZBMOGAB

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