What is May-Britt Moser known for in neuroscience?
I am most recognized for the discovery of grid cells, a fundamental component of the brain's spatial navigation system. Along with my colleagues, we found these remarkable neurons in the entorhinal cortex that fire in a hexagonal pattern, forming a coordinate system that allows us to know where we are in space. This discovery, along with place cells identified by John O'Keefe, revealed a crucial part of how the brain creates a cognitive map. It's like uncovering the brain's internal GPS. This work truly illuminated the neural mechanisms underlying our ability to navigate and remember our surroundings, a foundational aspect of cognition.
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