This research article investigates the stability of neural activity patterns in adult zebra finches across periods of sleep. The study focuses on premotor neurons in the nucleus robustus arcopallialis (RA) and their activity during singing before and after sleep. The findings suggest that sleep is associated with changes in premotor burst patterns, characterized by a loss of spikes and compensatory increases in spike intervals. These changes are more frequent after sleep than during the day, indicating that sleep plays a role in modifying neural activity patterns. The study also explores the potential mechanisms behind these changes and their implications for song maintenance in zebra finches.
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