Three-dimensional distribution of cortical synapses: a replicated point pattern-based analysis

• Main Authors: Laura eAnton-Sanchez (Author), Concha eBielza (Author), Angel eMerchan-Perez (Author), José-Rodrigo eRodríguez (Author), Javier eDeFelipe (Author), Pedro eLarrañaga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The biggest problem when analyzing the brain is that its synaptic connections are extremely complex. Generally, the billions of neurons making up the brain exchange information through two types of highly specialized structures: chemical synapses (the vast majority) and so-called gap junctions (a su...