Dissociable pathways facilitate theta and non‐theta states in the median raphe—septohippocampal circuit
AbstractHippocampal theta rhythms in vivo are modulated by a synchronizing projection from the medial septum (MS) and a desynchronizing input from the median raphe nucleus (MRn) of the brainstem. Inactivation of the MS suppresses theta rhythms while inactivation of the median raphe produces persistent theta. However, different pathways arise from within the MS and the median raphe and therefore different brain states could be facilitated by different forms of median raphe or septohippocampal inputs. Here, we found in urethane anesthetized rats that suppression of outputs from the MRn with procaine leads to persistent hippocampal theta as previously reported. The discharge properties of hippocampal theta‐related cells recorded during both spontaneously occurring theta and MRn 8‐OH‐DPA...
Study Explores Electrical Stimulation to Aid Memory
A small study shows promise that could lead to clues to encoding memory and treating neurological diseases. (Source: NYT Health)
