Ariel Agmon

The paper identifies and characterizes three genetically defined subtypes of somatostatin-containing cortical interneurons with distinct anatomical, neurochemical, and electrophysiological properties.

The paper shows optogenetic activation of thalamocortical axons induces ultrafast (~410 Hz) oscillations in mouse somatosensory cortex, revealing their synaptic basis and potential role in sensory processing.

The paper investigates how different types of GABAergic interneurons in the barrel cortex respond to sensory input and whisking, revealing their distinct roles in cortical circuit dynamics.