Structured Gamma Spikes in Mouse Anterodorsal Thalamus
Liu, T.; Liu, J.
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Gamma-frequency oscillations ([~]30-160 Hz) are a hallmark of neuronal syn-chronization, yet the fine-scale temporal arrangement of spikes within individual gamma cycles remains poorly understood. Here, we examine head direction (HD) cells in the mouse anterodorsal thalamic nucleus (ADn)--a circuit distinguished by prominent high-gamma activity--to uncover the principles governing gamma coordination. We reveal two fundamental mechanisms: (i) a stable anatomical gradient in which neurons firing earlier in the gamma cycle exhibit longer anticipatory time intervals (ATIs), and (ii) a dynamic rate-phase shift whereby spike timing advances as the animals head aligns with a neurons preferred direction. Together, these results delineate a spatiotemporally structured framework for gamma synchronization, advancing our understanding of the functional roles and circuit mechanisms underlying gamma rhythms in local brain networks.
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