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Research
Latest papers
The coordination of chewing.
Current opinion in neurobiology · 2023 · senior author
Functional Connectivity Between the Trigeminal Main Sensory Nucleus and the Trigeminal Motor Nucleus.
Frontiers in cellular neuroscience · 2020 · senior author
Ion Homeostasis in Rhythmogenesis: The Interplay Between Neurons and Astroglia.
Physiology (Bethesda, Md.) · 2015 · senior author
Latest funding
- $64,375
Shared histology equipment: cryostat
NSERC · 2025 · Co-investigator
- $1,097,775
The role of astrocytes in cortical information processing
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
- $150,000
Ultrafast Functional Ultrasound Imaging of the Brain
NSERC · 2022 · Co-investigator
9 publications.
The coordination of chewing.
Falardeau D, Dubois S, Kolta A
Functional Connectivity Between the Trigeminal Main Sensory Nucleus and the Trigeminal Motor Nucleus.
Slaoui Hasnaoui M, Arsenault I, Verdier D, Obeid S, Kolta A
Ion Homeostasis in Rhythmogenesis: The Interplay Between Neurons and Astroglia.
Kadala A, Verdier D, Morquette P, Kolta A
How do we walk and chew gum at the same time?
Morquette P, Kolta A
Modulation of rhythmogenic properties of trigeminal neurons contributing to the masticatory CPG.
Kolta A, Morquette P, Lavoie R, Arsenault I, Verdier D
A review of burst generation by trigeminal main sensory neurons.
Kolta A, Brocard F, Verdier D, Lund JP
Emergence of intrinsic bursting in trigeminal sensory neurons parallels the acquisition of mastication in weanling rats.
Brocard F, Verdier D, Arsenault I, Lund JP, Kolta A
Brainstem circuits that control mastication: do they have anything to say during speech?
Lund JP, Kolta A
Generation of the central masticatory pattern and its modification by sensory feedback.
Lund JP, Kolta A
Shared histology equipment: cryostat
Principal investigators: Dubuc, Réjean
Keywords: neurophysiology; neuroanatomy; cell imaging; immunofluorescence; neural pathway labelling; histological validation; cortical networks; brainstem networks; neuromodulation
The role of astrocytes in cortical information processing
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
Keywords: Astrocytes; Axonal Plasticity; Layer 5 Pyramidal Neurons; Neuron Glia Interactions; Sodium Channels; Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity; Synaptic Plasticity; Visual Cortex
Ultrafast Functional Ultrasound Imaging of the Brain
Principal investigators: Rungta, Ravi
Role of neuron-glia interactions in sensori-motor integration in mastication
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
Keywords: Astrocytes; Mastication; Neuron Glia Interactions; Optogenetics; Rhythmic Movements; Sensori-Motor Integration; Trigeminal System
Mechanisms underlying axonal plasticity and computational abilities
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
Causes of muscle spindle afferents excitability changes associated to chronic myalgia
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
Keywords: Astrocytes; Calcium Imaging; Ectopic Firing; Electrophysiology; Muscle Pain; Muscle Spindles; Oro-Facial Pain; Sodium Channels; Temporomandibular Disorders; Trigeminal System
Sensori-motor integration in trigeminal circuits of the masticatory central pattern generator
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
Keywords: Bursting Properties; Calcium Imaging; Electrophysiology; Mastication; Neuron-Glia Interactions; Oral Physiology; Regulation Of Extracellular Calcium Concentration; Rhythmogenesis; Sensori-Motor Integration; Sensory Feedback In Control Of Movement
Sensori-motor integration in neural circuits responsible for masticatory movements
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
Keywords: Bursting Properties; Calcium Imaging; Electrophysiology; Mastication; Neuron-Glia Interactions; Oral Physiology; Regulation Of Extracellular Calcium Concentration; Rhythmogenesis; Sensori-Motor Integration; Sensory Feedback In Control Of Movement
Aetiology of chronic pain in the muscles of mastication
Principal investigators: Lund, James P; Kolta, Arlette
Keywords: Muscle Spindles; Pain; Temporomandibular Disorders; Trigeminal Sensory System
In-vitro investigation of neuronal mechanisms underlying rhythm generation and modulation of sensory transmission in the trigeminal circuitry
Principal investigators: Kolta, Arlette
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