In the auditory system, early neural stations such as brain stem are characterized by strict
tonotopy, which is used to deconstruct sounds to their basic frequencies. But higher along …

A key computational principle for encoding time-varying signals in auditory and
somatosensory cortices of monkeys is the opponent model of rate coding by two distinct …

The mammalian neocortex is a six-layered structure organized into radial columns. Within
sensory cortical areas, information enters in the thalamorecipient layer and is further …

Cortical inhibitory circuits play important roles in shaping sensory processing. In auditory
cortex, however, functional properties of genetically identified inhibitory neurons are poorly …

Auditory cortical neurons are elements of a neuronal network that decomposes sounds into
spectral and temporal information. In particular, their frequency selectivity has been …

Interactions between living organisms and the environment are commonly regulated by
accurate and timely processing of sensory signals. Hence, behavioral response …

The frequency-intensity receptive fields (RF) of neurons in primary auditory cortex (AI) are
heterogeneous. Some neurons have V-shaped RFs, whereas others have enclosed ovoid …

Connectivity determines the function of neural circuits and it is the gateway to behavioral
output. The emergent properties of the Auditory Cortex (ACx) have been difficult to unravel …

The representation of rapid acoustic transients by the auditory cortex is a fundamental issue
that is still unresolved. Auditory cortical neurons have been shown to be limited in their …

Cortical processing of auditory stimuli involves large populations of neurons with distinct
individual response profiles. However, the functional organization and dynamics of local …