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Why I Am Not SHY : A Reply to Tononi and Cirelli
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In a recent article I reviewed an influential theory of sleep function, the “synaptic homeostasis hypothesis (SHY.)” According to SHY, sleep renormalizes synapses that are potentiated during prior wakefulness.
I concluded that while SHY is a seminal theory with important implications about sleep function and the brain, its underlying mechanisms are poorly defined.
In an accompanying article, the authors of SHY responded at length.
Their reply is thoughtful and provocative, but unfortunately many of the points I raised were not accurately represented or addressed.
In this brief commentary, I attempt to clarify some points of confusion.
I also explain why any theory of sleep function is incomplete without an understanding of the underlying cellular mechanisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Frank, Marcos Gabriel. 2013. Why I Am Not SHY : A Reply to Tononi and Cirelli. Neural Plasticity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Frank, Marcos Gabriel. Why I Am Not SHY : A Reply to Tononi and Cirelli. Neural Plasticity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Frank, Marcos Gabriel. Why I Am Not SHY : A Reply to Tononi and Cirelli. Neural Plasticity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468727