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Neuroscience: Does aging affect the first and higher order moments of neuron firing rates (like mean/variance/skew)? If so, how?
I'm curious about something related to neuroscience. Does aging affect the first and higher order moments of neuron firing rates (like mean/variance/skew)? If so, how?
Yes, there is evidence to suggest that aging can affect the first and higher order moments of neurons firing rates. As we get older, the mean firing rate tends to decrease, while the variance and skewness tend to increase. This can be due to a number of factors, including changes in ion channels, changes in inhibitory/excitatory balance, and changes in neuronal morphology. Would you like me to elaborate further?