Neuron as a reward-modulated combinatorial switch and a model of learning behavior

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Summary

A neuronal circuitry layout and synaptic plasticity principles that allow the (pyramidal) neuron to act as a "combinatorial switch" are proposed and it is posited that the excitation strength encodes the combinatorial memory and is regulated by long-term plasticity mechanisms.

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Published
2011-09-18
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Keywords

Neuroscience, Neuron, Computer science, Excitatory postsynaptic potential, Inhibitory postsynaptic potential

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