The cochlear nuclear complex gives rise to widespread projections to nuclei throughout the
brainstem. The projections arise from separate, well-defined populations of cells. None of …

Spatial hearing, and more specifically the ability to localize sounds in space, is one of the
most studied and best understood aspects of hearing. Because there is no coding of …

It is widely recognized that the neural basis of brain function can be fully understood only by
integrating many disciplines at many levels. Studies of synaptic organization are bringing …

The anatomical and biophysical specializations of octopus cells allow them to detect the
coincident firing of groups of auditory nerve fibers and to convey the precise timing of that …

Octopus cells are remarkable projection neurons of the mammalian cochlear nucleus, with
extremely fast membranes and wide-frequency tuning. They are considered prime examples …

The neurones of the medial superior olive (MSO) are the most temporally sensitive neurones
in the brain. They respond to the arrival time difference of sound at the two ears with a …

Octopus cells in the posteroventral cochlear nucleus (PVCN) of mammals are biophysically
specialized to detect coincident firing in the population of auditory nerve fibers that provide …

The firing pattern of auditory neurons is determined in part by the type of voltage‐sensitive
potassium channels expressed. The expression patterns for two high‐threshold potassium …

Some neurons in the mammalian auditory system are able to detect and report the
coincident firing of inputs with remarkable temporal precision. A strong, low‐voltage …

The cochlear nucleus contains the circuits through which information about sound is
coupled to the brain. In the cochlear nucleus, fibers of the auditory nerve contact neurons …