Analysis of firing patterns of jcBNST neurons under dynamic clamp stimulation.

<p>The three jcBNST neurons received simulated synaptic bombardment (30 Hz frozen noise template) with the maximal conductances adjusted in a way that each of them emitted approximately 20 spikes per stimulation. Evaluating data from all experiments we found a total of 30 possible locations where spike emission had a non-zero probability. The event numbers are indicated above the spikes in the voltage traces (A, C, E). Events #4, #10 and #15 are indicated by red colored spikes in the 3 cell types. The color-coded histograms on the right (B, D and F) show event occurrence probabilities (reliabilities) for the three cell types using data from both the control (white to black) and the EtOH groups (white to maroon). White bars indicate that no spike was emitted in the corresponding event location. Gradually darker gray (and maroon) colors represent increasing spiking probability in the corresponding events. The 3 cell types can be clearly distinguished upon this analysis, but EtOH treatment has a low impact on the fine structure of responses. Diamond symbols represent over 50% change in spike emission probability (control vs. EtOH comparison). Type I neurons display the highest number (3) of such events.