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Abstract
The rather abstract mathematical study of place cell statistics by Mainali et al., in this issue of Neuron, may in fact help deliver us from the clutches of prejudiced functionalist assumptions, helping us better appreciate how the brain takes in nature in its chaotic, random manifestations.
期刊介绍:
Established as a highly influential journal in neuroscience, Neuron is widely relied upon in the field. The editors adopt interdisciplinary strategies, integrating biophysical, cellular, developmental, and molecular approaches alongside a systems approach to sensory, motor, and higher-order cognitive functions. Serving as a premier intellectual forum, Neuron holds a prominent position in the entire neuroscience community.