Nature Communications: Spatial Network Principles Underlying Neural Locomotion
plopesresearch · x · 2026-07-29
A new study published in Nature Communications explores the neural principles behind locomotion, revealing how spinal cord networks drive motor rhythms and patterns.
The research proposes an asymmetric "Mexican hat" connectivity model—combining local excitation with longer-range inhibition—and notes that the segregation of cell types allows descending fibers to target appropriate networks. These principles were validated using a mouse spinal cord model.
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