The Physiological Basis of a Theory for Synapse Modification.
Abstract
The functional organization of the cerebral cortex is modified dramatically by sensory experience during early postnatal life. The basis of these modifications is a type of synaptic plasticity that may also contribute to some forms of adult learning. The question of how synapses modify according to experience has been approached by determining theoretically what is required of a modification mechanize to account for the available experimental data in the developing visual cortex. The resulting theory states precisely how certain variables might influence synaptic modifications. this insight has led to the development of a biologically plausible molecular model for synapse modification in the cerebral cortex.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 29, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA182184
Entities
People
- Ford F. Ebner
- Leon Cooper
- Mark Bear
Organizations
- Brown University