Ted Jones (neuroscientist)
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Edward G. Jones (March 1939 – June 6, 2011) was a neuroscientist
and a prolific neuroanatomist. One of his main contributions involves his Matrix-Core
theory of thalamic
organization. He authored a highly influential book entitled The Thalamus in 1985. Jones resided in California and served as director for the Center for Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis
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He was a former president of the Society for Neuroscience
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Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Traditionally, neuroscience has been seen as a branch of biology. However, it is currently an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics,...
and a prolific neuroanatomist. One of his main contributions involves his Matrix-Core
Matrix-Core
The Matrix-Core theory of thalamus, first proposed by Ted Jones, states that neurons in the thalamus belong to either a calbindin-immunopositive matrix of diffusely and widely projecting neurons, or to a parvalbumin-immunopositive core of precisely projecting neurons...
theory of thalamic
Thalamus
The thalamus is a midline paired symmetrical structure within the brains of vertebrates, including humans. It is situated between the cerebral cortex and midbrain, both in terms of location and neurological connections...
organization. He authored a highly influential book entitled The Thalamus in 1985. Jones resided in California and served as director for the Center for Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
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He was a former president of the Society for Neuroscience
Society for Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience is a professional society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., for basic scientists and physicians around the world whose research is focused on the study of the brain and nervous system.-History:...
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