Motor Networks: Shifting Coalitions

Motor Networks: Shifting Coalitions

Are central motor networks composed of task-specific dedicated neurons or are the neurons multifunctional, entering shifting coalitions for particular tasks to form different functional networks? Recent experiments elegantly indicate the latter.

Formation of Networks and Coalitions

Shape-Shifting Droplet Networks.

We consider a three-dimensional network of aqueous droplets joined by single lipid bilayers to form a cohesive, tissuelike material. The droplets in these networks can be programed to have distinct osmolarities so that osmotic gradients generate internal stresses via local fluid flows to cause the network to change shape. We discover, using molecular dynamics simulations, a reversible folding-u...

Coalitions and Networks in Industrial Organization

Recent years have witnessed a surge of interest in the formation of coalitions and networks in Industrial Organization. Most of this interest stems from the emergence of new forms of cooperation and competition between ...rms. The development of strategic alliances, the acceleration in the creation of joint ventures and joint production and research facilities have given rise to a new strategic...

Exploring indirect reciprocity in complex networks using coalitions and rewiring

It is generally known that cooperation can be achieved in complex real-world interactions that are not limited to direct interactions only. In particular, cooperation can consider prior interactions with other players, i.e., indirect reciprocity. Moreover, coalition based mechanisms have shown to facilitate cooperation among self-interested agents. Also, research on games over dynamic topologie...