"... In this note, we investigate a simple mechanism for learning precise LFP-to-spike coupling in feed-forward networks – the reliable, periodic modulation of presynaptic firing rates during oscillations, coupled with spike-timing dependent plasticity. When oscillations are within the biological range (2–150 Hz), firing rates of the inputs change on a timescale highly relevant to spike-timing dependent plasticity (STDP). Through analytic and computational methods, we find points of stable phase-locking for a neuron with plastic input synapses. These points correspond to precise phase-locking behavior in the feed-forward network. The location of these points depends on the oscillation frequency of the inputs, the STDP time constants, and the balance of potentiation and de-potentiation in the STDP rule. ..."
Model Type: Neuron or other electrically excitable cell
Model Concept(s): Long-term Synaptic Plasticity
Simulation Environment: Brian; Python
Implementer(s): Brette R; Muller, Lyle [muller at inaf.cnrs-gif.fr]
References:
Muller L, Brette R, Gutkin B. (2011). Spike-timing dependent plasticity and feed-forward input oscillations produce precise and invariant spike phase-locking. Frontiers in computational neuroscience. 5 [PubMed]