Synaptic inhibition and the control of excitability in the rodent piriform cortex

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/471413

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

We are studying the properties of neurons (nerve cells) and brain circuits that enable mammals to recognise and remember odours. Our experiments will focus on neurons in the odour-processing region of the cerebral cortex of mice. This work will answer fundamental questions about how the brain interprets sensory inputs in order to build a coherent picture of the external world. Our findings will also provide a deeper understanding of the causes of epilepsy, leading to improved treatments.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $459,738.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical parasitology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cerebral cortex | electrophysiology | epilepsy | neuronal excitability | neurotransmission | sensory function | synaptic transmission

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