Low-frequency theta oscillations in the human hippocampus during real-world and virtual navigation

Véronique D. Bohbot; Milagros S. Copara; Jean Gotman; Arne D. Ekstrom

doi:10.1038/ncomms14415

Nature Communications (Feb 2017)

Low-frequency theta oscillations in the human hippocampus during real-world and virtual navigation

Véronique D. Bohbot,
Milagros S. Copara,
Jean Gotman,
Arne D. Ekstrom

Affiliations

Véronique D. Bohbot: Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Institute, McGill University
Milagros S. Copara: Neuroscience Graduate Group, University of California
Jean Gotman: Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University
Arne D. Ekstrom: Neuroscience Graduate Group, University of California

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms14415
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 1 – 7

Abstract

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Rhythmic oscillations in theta frequency range (7–9 Hz) are observed in rodents during navigation. Here the authors demonstrate robust similar theta rhythmicity in human hippocampus during both real and virtual movements.

Published in Nature Communications

ISSN: 2041-1723 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science
Website: https://www.nature.com/ncomms/

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