Since the first place cell was recorded and the cognitive-map theory was subsequently
formulated, investigation of spatial representation in the hippocampal formation has evolved …

Recent discoveries have emphasized the role of the vestibular system in cognitive
processes such as memory, spatial navigation and bodily self-consciousness. A precise …

Place cells of the rodent hippocampus constitute one of the most striking examples of a
correlation between neuronal activity and complex behaviour in mammals,. These cells …

The human hippocampal formation plays a crucial role in various aspects of memory
processing. Most literature on the human hippocampus stresses its non-spatial memory …

We would like to thank our families for their patience and understanding as we took time off
to work on this book. We dedicate this book to Dr. Howard Eichenbaum, a leader in the field …

The medial temporal lobe (MTL) has been studied extensively at all levels of analysis, yet its
function remains unclear. Theory regarding the cognitive function of the MTL has centered …

From the traditional perspective of associative learning theory, the hypothesis linking
modifications of synaptic transmission to learning and memory is plausible. It is less so from …

Identifying the neural mechanisms underlying spatial orientation and navigation has long
posed a challenge for researchers. Multiple approaches incorporating a variety of …

Spatial learning and navigation depend on neural representations of location and direction
within the environment. These representations, encoded by place cells and head direction …

In addition to the deficits in the vestibulo-ocular and vestibulo-spinal reflexes that occur
following vestibular dysfunction, there is substantial evidence that vestibular loss also …