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SUMMARY:Neural Mechanisms of Natural Spatial Behaviors in Bats - Prof Mich
 ael Yartsev\, University of California\, Berkeley
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DESCRIPTION:Our lab seeks to understand the neural basis of natural spatia
 l behaviors in mammals. To do so\, we take a neuroethological approach tha
 t leverages the specialization of the bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) for 3D s
 patial movement and in particular\, its ability to elegantly navigate at h
 igh spatial precision during high-speed flight and across different sensor
 y conditions. In parallel\, we pioneer a suite of cutting-edge technologie
 s that make it possible to study the behavior and neural circuits in freel
 y flying bats in ways not previously possible. In this talk\, I will focus
  on the neural representation in the hippocampus of flying bats across spa
 ce and time. I will discuss findings addressing how the hippocampus repres
 ents spatial information during aerial navigation on both short (milliseco
 nds/seconds) and long (days/weeks) timescales and from single individuals 
 to groups.
LOCATION:Hodgkin Huxley Seminar Room\, Physiology building\, Downing Site 
 CB2 3EG
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