Synopsis of Social media discussions

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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Most discussions express support and recognition of the significance of the study, with some directly praising the findings related to neural mechanisms in navigation.

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The discussions indicate a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of the research for understanding brain function.

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Contributors reference specific parts of the publication, such as the discovery of head direction cells in fruit flies, showing active participation and comprehension.

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The acknowledgment of the research's contribution to the field of neuroscience suggests a moderate perceived impact, especially in advancing understanding of neural navigation systems.

Social Mentions

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5 Posts

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News

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Metrics

Video Views

846

Total Likes

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Extended Reach

25,440

Social Features

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Learning Accurate Path Integration in Head Direction Circuits

Learning Accurate Path Integration in Head Direction Circuits

Head direction cells track an animal's head orientation in darkness through path integration. This study presents a network model utilizing synaptic plasticity guided by external cues, highlighting the importance of learning rules for precise circuit function.

November 29, 2021

770 views


Learning Accurate Path Integration in Ring Attractors of the Head Direction System

Learning Accurate Path Integration in Ring Attractors of the Head Direction System

This video explores how head direction cells track an animal's orientation in darkness through neural path integration, supported by biologically plausible learning rules that adjust synaptic connectivity during development for precise directional encoding.

November 16, 2021

77 views


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  • Sebastian Seung
    @SebastianSeung (Twitter)

    @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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Abstract Synopsis

  • 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.]