Progressive alignment of inhibitory and excitatory delay may drive a rapid developmental switch in cortical network dynamics

Abstract

Relying on a generalization of the Wilson–Cowan model, which allows a solid analytic foundation for the understanding of the link between maturation of inhibition and network dynamics, we propose a potential explanation for the role of developing excitatory/inhibitory synaptic delays in mediating a sudden switch in thalamocortical visual activity preceding vision onset.