Encoding of fear learning and memory in distributed neuronal circuits.Herry C, Johansen JP. Nat Neurosci. 2014 Dec;17(12):1644-1654. doi: 10.1038/nn.3869. Epub 2014 Nov 21. Review.Cyril Herry dans Nature neuroscience

From discrepancy to paradox through optogenetic: Inactivation of the Prelimbic cortex can indeed inhibit and promote cocaine seeking. - See more at: http://www.neuroscience.univ-bordeauxsegalen.fr/fr/publications/highlights/deroche-npph2014.html#sthash.4PfEGUCt.dpuf

Thèse Julien Courtin
Rôle des interneurones corticaux parvalbuminerques dans les comportements de peur'.

Directeur de thèse: Cyril Herry du Neurocentre Magendie

Date de la soutenance: 13/12/2013 - 14h00
Lieu: amphithéâtre 11, Université Bordeaux Segalen site Carreire

Pour plus de détails: http://www.neuroscience.univ-bordeauxsegalen.fr/fr/formation-doctorale/theses-fbn/julien-courtin.html

Cyril Herry's team of Neurocentre Magendie has identified 2 populations of nervous cells involved in emotional regulation.A discovery that could revolutionize the treatment of anxiety.

Controlling fear: prefrontal cortex interneurons in action

Prefrontal parvalbumin interneurons shape neuronal activity to drive fear expression.
Courtin J, Chaudun F, Rozeske RR, Karalis N, Gonzalez-Campo C, Wurtz H, Abdi A, Baufreton J, Bienvenu TC, Herry C.Nature. 2013 Nov 20. doi: 10.1038/nature12755

Nature. 2011 Dec 7;480(7377):331-5. doi: 10.1038/nature10674.
A disinhibitory microcircuit for associative fear learning in the auditory cortex.
Letzkus JJ, Wolff SB, Meyer EM, Tovote P, Courtin J, Herry C, Lüthi A.
Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Maulbeerstrasse 66, CH-4058 Basel, Switzerland.
University of Basel, CH-4003 Basel, Switzerland.
INSERM U862, Neurocentre Magendie, 146 Rue Léo-Saignat, 33077 Bordeaux, France

Cyril Herry-INSERM U862-Neuronal circuits controlling fear behavior-NEUROFEAR

2011-ERC-Starting Grant 1.5 Millions (Euros) over 5 years