Publications by authors named "Marit Runge"
Local feedforward and recurrent connectivity are rife in the frontal areas of the cerebral cortex, which gives rise to rich heterogeneous dynamics observed in such areas. Recently, similar local connectivity motifs have been discovered among Purkinje and molecular layer interneurons of the cerebellar cortex, however, task-related activity in these neurons has often been associated with relatively simple facilitation and suppression dynamics. Here, we show that the rodent cerebellar cortex supports heterogeneity in task-related neuronal activity at a scale similar to the cerebral cortex.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Distinct populations of Purkinje cells (PCs) in the cerebellum have unique features and functions, which contribute to its modular organization.
- Research found that the development of PCs varies depending on their location, with anterior PCs maturing more slowly than nodular PCs, particularly regarding activity levels and dendritic structure.
- These developmental differences align with specific behaviors in mice, showing that the timing and characteristics of PC maturation influence related cerebellum-dependent actions, such as learning and motor adaptation.