How primates navigate and explore their environment
Spatial exploration and navigation in the primate hippocampus
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10876456
This study looks at how marmoset monkeys use their brains to find their way around and remember where things are, helping us understand how they navigate their world while searching for food.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10876456 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the hippocampus in primates, specifically marmoset monkeys, encodes spatial information during navigation and exploration. By examining both visual cues and self-positioning, the study aims to understand the neural mechanisms that allow primates to navigate their surroundings effectively. The researchers will utilize innovative techniques to analyze how these animals behave in naturalistic 3D environments while searching for food, providing insights into their spatial awareness and navigation strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with conditions affecting spatial navigation or memory.
Not a fit: Patients with no cognitive or neurological conditions related to spatial awareness may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of spatial navigation in primates, which may have implications for treating spatial awareness disorders in humans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on spatial navigation in rodents have shown success, but this research focuses on primates, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MILLER, CORY T — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: MILLER, CORY T
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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