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Coronal sections of brain depicting cortical plasticity gene expression during development. (Image courtesy of Corey C. Harwell)
Prof. Elly Nedivi
9.18 / 9.181J / 7.69J
Spring 2005
Undergraduate / Graduate
This course considers molecular control of neural specification, formation of neuronal connections, construction of neural systems, and the contributions of experience to shaping brain structure and function. Topics include: neural induction and pattern formation, cell lineage and fate determination, neuronal migration, axon guidance, synapse formation and stabilization, activity-dependent development and critical periods, development of behavior.
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