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New dimensions of neuronal plasticity

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Neurons are more dynamic than we thought. Complementary theoretical and experimental reports explore how neurons can respond to changing inputs by adjusting their firing properties, through the modification of voltage-gated ion channels.

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Figure 1: Changes in strength of synaptic inputs and firing of action potentials are both predicted4 and observed6 to alter the intrinsic excitability of neurons.

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