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Principal basolateral amygdala (BL) neurons fire at very low rates, yet profoundly influence behavior. This may be achieved by synchronizing the discharges of individual neurons. Since gamma oscillations are known to promote neuronal synchrony, we characterized their cellular and behavioral correlates in the BL nucleus. High-gamma (75-95 Hz) was most pronounced when rats were apprehensive and it entrained BL firing more strongly than all other rhythms. Principal cells preferentially fired during the trough of high-gamma, followed by fast-spiking interneurons.

Principal basolateral amygdala (BL) neurons fire at very low rates, yet profoundly influence behavior. This may be achieved by synchronizing the discharges of individual neurons. Since gamma oscillations are known to promote neuronal synchrony, we characterized their cellular and behavioral correlates in the BL nucleus. High-gamma (75-95 Hz) was most pronounced when rats were apprehensive and it entrained BL firing more strongly than all other rhythms. Principal cells preferentially fired during the trough of high-gamma, followed by fast-spiking interneurons.

N. Serap Özer


This talk will focus on the psychological effects of war on children and the development of the concepts of war and peace in children. 

Didem Pekkurnaz

University of North Carolina