Abstract
A recent study in monkeys reports that oscillatory neuronal synchronization between ensembles of prefrontal neurons is involved in rule selection. The study demonstrates that beta-band synchronization (19-40 Hz) reflects the selection of a rule, whereas alpha-band synchronization (6-16 Hz) reflects the active inhibition of a not-to-be-applied rule.
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Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Comment
MeSH terms
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Alpha Rhythm / physiology
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Animals
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Behavior, Animal / physiology
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Beta Rhythm / physiology
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Cortical Synchronization / physiology
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Electroencephalography / instrumentation
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Electroencephalography / methods*
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Executive Function / physiology*
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Haplorhini
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Humans
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Magnetoencephalography
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Neurons / physiology
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Prefrontal Cortex / cytology
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Prefrontal Cortex / physiology*