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cortical theta and gamma oscillations

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Cortical oscillations in the theta (4-10 Hz) and gamma (30-100 Hz) frequency range have been hypothesized to play important roles in numerous cognitive processes and may be involved in psychiatric conditions including anxiety, schizophrenia, and autism.
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Claim 1background hypothesisneutral2012Source 1DOIPubMed

Cortical theta and gamma oscillations have been hypothesized to play important roles in cognitive processes and may be involved in psychiatric conditions including anxiety, schizophrenia, and autism.

Claim 2review summarysupports2012Source 1DOIPubMed

The review describes optogenetic studies supporting that gamma oscillations can entrain rhythmic firing in pyramidal neurons.

Claim 3review summarysupports2012Source 1DOIPubMed

The review describes optogenetic studies supporting that rhythmic firing at theta and gamma frequencies can enhance communication between neurons.