scholarly journals Engineering reaction–diffusion networks with properties of neural tissue

Lab on a Chip ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 714-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Litschel ◽  
Michael M. Norton ◽  
Vardges Tserunyan ◽  
Seth Fraden

The application of soft lithography to create reaction–diffusion networks capable of generating spatiotemporal patterns analogous to biological central pattern generators.

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 974-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory R. Stiesberg ◽  
Marcelo Bussotti Reyes ◽  
Pablo Varona ◽  
Reynaldo D. Pinto ◽  
Ramón Huerta

A study of a general central pattern generator (CPG) is carried out by means of a measure of the gain of information between the number of available topology configurations and the output rhythmic activity. The neurons of the CPG are chaotic Hindmarsh-Rose models that cooperate dynamically to generate either chaotic or regular spatiotemporal patterns. These model neurons are implemented by computer simulations and electronic circuits. Out of a random pool of input configurations, a small subset of them maximizes the gain of information. Two important characteristics of this subset are emphasized: (1) the most regular output activities are chosen, and (2) none of the selected input configurations are networks with open topology. These two principles are observed in living CPGs as well as in model CPGs that are the most efficient in controlling mechanical tasks, and they are evidence that the information-theoretical analysis can be an invaluable tool in searching for general properties of CPGs.


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Hua WU ◽  
Zaihua RU ◽  
Congying XU ◽  
Xudong GU ◽  
Jianming FU

Author(s):  
Astrid A. Prinz

This chapter begins by defining central pattern generators (CPGs) and proceeds to focus on one of their core components, the timing circuit. After arguing why invertebrate CPGs are particularly useful for the study of neuronal circuit operation in general, the bulk of the chapter then describes basic mechanisms of CPG operation at the cellular, synaptic, and network levels, and how different CPGs combine these mechanisms in various ways. Finally, the chapter takes a semihistorical perspective to discuss whether or not the study of invertebrate CPGs has seen its prime and what it has contributed—and may continue to offer—to a wider understanding of neuronal circuits in general.


2001 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 291-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro-Luciano Buono ◽  
Martin Golubitsky

2004 ◽  
Vol 58-60 ◽  
pp. 535-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Latorre ◽  
Francisco de Borja Rodrı́guez ◽  
Pablo Varona

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 423-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Sproewitz ◽  
Rico Moeckel ◽  
Jérôme Maye ◽  
Auke Jan Ijspeert

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 264-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang Lei Liu ◽  
Maki K. Habib ◽  
Keigo Watanabe ◽  
Kiyotaka Izumi

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