Electrical synapses and their functional significance in neural networks are currently poorly analyzed. A research group headed by Michael Brecht (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) wants to remedy this situation. The scientists want to explore, among other things, how powerful the electrical synaptic coupling is and how this affects the network level as well as the information processing and ultimately the behavior.

Funding period: 01/2018 - 01/2021

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Michael Brecht
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institut für Biologie
Philippstraße 13, Haus 6
10115 Berlin
Tel.: 030 20936772
Fax: 030 20936771
E-Mail: michael.brecht@bccn-berlin.de

Applicant: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Cooperation partner: Hebrew University Jerusalem