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Neuron October 2020 PMID 32916090

The Neuroanatomical Ultrastructure and Function of a Biological Ring Attractor.

Daniel B Turner-Evans, Kristopher T Jensen, Saba Ali, Tyler Paterson, Arlo Sheridan, Robert P Ray, Tanya Wolff, J Scott Lauritzen, Gerald M Rubin, Davi D Bock, Vivek Jayaraman

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Overall, the discussions demonstrate strong support and high interest in the study's focus on biological ring attractors, citing specific examples like the maintenance of head direction in darkness, and using technical language such as 'neural circuits' and 'ultrastructural' to indicate deep engagement and recognition of its scientific impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express strong support or agreement with the importance of the research, emphasizing the role of neural circuits in head-direction maintenance, especially in dark conditions.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions reflect high interest in the topic, with many posts highlighting the relevance of the findings to existing work and neural mechanisms.

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The engagement is solid, with posts referencing specific aspects of the ultrastructural work and its implications for understanding neural networks, though some are just retweets or citations.

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Participants seem to see this research as significant for the neuroscience community, noting its potential to inform models of neural circuitry and behavior.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the neural structures responsible for head direction (HD) in fruit flies, focusing on a theoretical model called the ring attractor, which helps maintain and update HD signals.
  • Using electron microscopy and RNA profiling, researchers identified key neural circuits and connections that support HD representation, including how they work in darkness, during movement, and with visual cues.
  • The findings confirm the presence of core ring attractor features in Drosophila and reveal new structural complexities that could improve the network's ability to process directional information.]
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bioRxiv Neuroscience
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The neuroanatomical ultrastructure and function of a biological ring attractor https://t.co/qqlfCL1gWG #biorxiv_neursci

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Kevin Mitchell
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The Neuroanatomical Ultrastructure and Function of a Biological Ring Attractor https://t.co/BBieaW2YiS

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Itamar D Landau
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@BWJones @j6m8 @bpedigod @KordingLab @darbly @albertcardona @ZlaticLab @TonyZador @dddavi @as_bates @gsxej @MurthyLab @KLabVision @MichaelBReiser Ya, I would definitely say all the work on drosophila Central Complex for maintaining and updating head-direction in the dark. e.g. https://t.co/B0zAdjxTs3

Dec 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 930 followers View post →
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The neuroanatomical ultrastructure and function of a biological ring attractor https://t.co/ADPX9eGQor #bioRxiv

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Adrian A. Wanner
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@KordingLab @DavidAMarkowitz @TonyZador See for example the recent work on biological ring attractors: https://t.co/W7qxu6Woge https://t.co/5PNwR4jamp

Oct 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 559 followers View post →
Thomas Brody
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Turner-Evans, D. B., Jensen, K. T., Ali, S., Paterson, T., Sheridan, A., Ray, R. P., Wolff, T., Lauritzen, J. S., Rubin, G. M., Bock, D. D. and Jayaraman, V. (2020). The Neuroanatomical Ultrastructure and Function of a Biological Ring Attractor. Neuron https://t.co/yo3kf5iqAH

Oct 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,023 followers View post →

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Adrian A. Wanner
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@KordingLab @DavidAMarkowitz @TonyZador See for example the recent work on biological ring attractors: https://t.co/W7qxu6Woge https://t.co/5PNwR4jamp

Oct 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 559 followers View post →
Itamar D Landau
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@BWJones @j6m8 @bpedigod @KordingLab @darbly @albertcardona @ZlaticLab @TonyZador @dddavi @as_bates @gsxej @MurthyLab @KLabVision @MichaelBReiser Ya, I would definitely say all the work on drosophila Central Complex for maintaining and updating head-direction in the dark. e.g. https://t.co/B0zAdjxTs3

Dec 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 930 followers View post →
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RT @interactivefly: Turner-Evans, D. B., Jensen, K. T., Ali, S., Paterson, T., Sheridan, A., Ray, R. P., Wolff, T., Lauritzen, J. S., Rubin…

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Thomas Brody
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Turner-Evans, D. B., Jensen, K. T., Ali, S., Paterson, T., Sheridan, A., Ray, R. P., Wolff, T., Lauritzen, J. S., Rubin, G. M., Bock, D. D. and Jayaraman, V. (2020). The Neuroanatomical Ultrastructure and Function of a Biological Ring Attractor. Neuron https://t.co/yo3kf5iqAH

Oct 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,023 followers View post →
Jibran Khokhar
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RT @WiringTheBrain: The Neuroanatomical Ultrastructure and Function of a Biological Ring Attractor https://t.co/BBieaW2YiS

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Kevin Mitchell
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The Neuroanatomical Ultrastructure and Function of a Biological Ring Attractor https://t.co/BBieaW2YiS

Sep 13, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 40,493 followers View post →
Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
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RT @biorxiv_neursci: The neuroanatomical ultrastructure and function of a biological ring attractor https://t.co/qqlfCL1gWG #biorxiv_neurs…

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RT @biorxiv_neursci: The neuroanatomical ultrastructure and function of a biological ring attractor https://t.co/qqlfCL1gWG #biorxiv_neurs…

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