The directionality of slow waves in the cerebral cortex depends on neuronal excitability and not only on anatomy. (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

The directionality of slow waves in the cerebral cortex depends on neuronal excitability and not only on anatomy.

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Slow brain waves propagate in a coordinated way across connected areas, guided not only by anatomy but also by neuronal excitability.

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Alegre-Cortés et al. iScience (2025) Instituto de Neurociencias UMH CSIC.

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