Collège de France

About: Collège de France is a education organization based out in Paris, France. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Dopamine. The organization has 6541 authors who have published 11983 publications receiving 648742 citations. The organization is also known as: College de France.

Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences

Abstract: Preface Part I. Explanation and Mechanisms: 1. Explanation 2. Mechanisms 3. Interpretation Part II. The Mind: 4. Motivations 5. Self-interest and altruism 6. Myopia and foresight 7. Beliefs 8. Emotions 9. Transmutations Part III. Action: 10. Constraints: opportunities and abilities 11. Reinforcement and selection 12. Persons and situations 13. Rational choice 14. Rationality and behavior 15. Responding to irrationality 16. Implications for textual interpretation Part IV. Interaction: 17. Unintended consequences 18. Strategic interaction 19. Games and behavior 20. Trust 21. Social norms 22. Collective belief formation 23. Collective action 24. Collective decision making 25. Institutions and constitutions Conclusion: is social science possible? Index.

Topological bands for ultracold atoms.

Abstract: There have been significant recent advances in realizing band structures with geometrical and topological features in experiments on cold atomic gases. This review summarizes these developments, beginning with a summary of the key concepts of geometry and topology for Bloch bands. Descriptions are given of the different methods that have been used to generate these novel band structures for cold atoms and of the physical observables that have allowed their characterization. The focus is on the physical principles that underlie the different experimental approaches, providing a conceptual framework within which to view these developments. Also described is how specific experimental implementations can influence physical properties. Moving beyond single-particle effects, descriptions are given of the forms of interparticle interactions that emerge when atoms are subjected to these energy bands and of some of the many-body phases that may be sought in future experiments.

Astroglial networks: a step further in neuroglial and gliovascular interactions

Abstract: Dynamic aspects of interactions between astrocytes, neurons and the vasculature have recently been in the neuroscience spotlight. It has emerged that not only neurons but also astrocytes are organized into networks. Whereas neuronal networks exchange information through electrical and chemical synapses, astrocytes are interconnected through gap junction channels that are regulated by extra- and intracellular signals and allow exchange of information. This intercellular communication between glia has implications for neuroglial and gliovascular interactions and hence has added another level of complexity to our understanding of brain function.