Alain Ríos

Modulation of hippocampal sharp-wave ripples by behavioral states and body movements in head-fixed rodents

This study shows that hippocampal sharp-wave ripples are suppressed by reward delivery and minor movements in head-fixed rats, indicating motor engagement inhibits ripples regardless of behavioral state.

Hippocampal sharp-wave ripples decrease during physical actions including consummatory behavior in immobile rodents

This study shows that hippocampal sharp-wave ripples (SWRs) decrease during physical actions and consummatory behavior in immobile rats, challenging the idea that SWRs are specific to consummation.