Lecture

The Neuron: A Unique Electrical Device

Description

This lecture explores the neuron as a unique electrical device, focusing on in vivo synaptic potentials in dendrites and axons, as well as the diversity of neurons in morphology and spiking activity.

In MOOCs (4)
Simulation Neurocience
Learn how to digitally reconstruct a single neuron to better study the biological mechanisms of brain function, behaviour and disease.
Simulation Neurocience
Learn how to digitally reconstruct a single neuron to better study the biological mechanisms of brain function, behaviour and disease.
Simulation Neurocience
Learn how to digitally reconstruct a single neuron to better study the biological mechanisms of brain function, behaviour and disease.
Simulation Neurocience
Learn how to digitally reconstruct a single neuron to better study the biological mechanisms of brain function, behaviour and disease.
Instructor
quis in
Anim proident ipsum sint aliqua. Exercitation eu culpa duis laboris adipisicing. Veniam ullamco reprehenderit enim elit cillum officia. Aliquip velit veniam do amet veniam enim nisi duis officia consequat nisi.
Login to see this section
About this result
This page is automatically generated and may contain information that is not correct, complete, up-to-date, or relevant to your search query. The same applies to every other page on this website. Please make sure to verify the information with EPFL's official sources.
Related lectures (45)
Rall's Cable ModelMOOC: Simulation Neurocience
Explores Rall's cable model, synaptic potential spread in dendrites, and compartmental modeling for neural simulations.
Modeling the electrical activity of the neuronMOOC: Simulation Neurocience
Explores the modeling of neuron electrical activity, including ion channels and concentrations, Nernst equation, and resting potential.
Modeling the synaptic potentialMOOC: Simulation Neurocience
Explores the modeling of synaptic potentials and the factors influencing their amplitude.
Optimization of Neuroprosthetic Systems
Explores the optimization of neuroprosthetic systems, including sensory feedback restoration and neural stimulation strategies.
Introduction into the moduleMOOC: Simulation Neurocience
Introduces nerve cells' electrical activity, focusing on spikes and synaptic potentials.
Show more