The computational and neural bases of context-dependent learning
Flexible behavior requires the creation, updating, and expression of memories to depend on
context. While the neural underpinnings of each of these processes have been intensively …
context. While the neural underpinnings of each of these processes have been intensively …
Neural algorithms and circuits for motor planning
The brain plans and executes volitional movements. The underlying patterns of neural
population activity have been explored in the context of movements of the eyes, limbs …
population activity have been explored in the context of movements of the eyes, limbs …
[HTML][HTML] Thalamus-driven functional populations in frontal cortex support decision-making
Neurons in frontal cortex exhibit diverse selectivity representing sensory, motor and
cognitive variables during decision-making. The neural circuit basis for this complex …
cognitive variables during decision-making. The neural circuit basis for this complex …
Cortical feedback loops bind distributed representations of working memory
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Working memory—the brain's ability to internalize information and use it flexibly to guide
behaviour—is an essential component of cognition. Although activity related to working …
behaviour—is an essential component of cognition. Although activity related to working …
Machine learning for neural decoding
Despite rapid advances in machine learning tools, the majority of neural decoding
approaches still use traditional methods. Modern machine learning tools, which are versatile …
approaches still use traditional methods. Modern machine learning tools, which are versatile …
Attractor dynamics gate cortical information flow during decision-making
Decisions are held in memory until enacted, which makes them potentially vulnerable to
distracting sensory input. Gating of information flow from sensory to motor areas could …
distracting sensory input. Gating of information flow from sensory to motor areas could …
Neural mechanisms that make perceptual decisions flexible
Neural mechanisms of perceptual decision making have been extensively studied in
experimental settings that mimic stable environments with repeating stimuli, fixed rules, and …
experimental settings that mimic stable environments with repeating stimuli, fixed rules, and …
Pyramidal cell types drive functionally distinct cortical activity patterns during decision-making
Understanding how cortical circuits generate complex behavior requires investigating the
cell types that comprise them. Functional differences across pyramidal neuron (PyN) types …
cell types that comprise them. Functional differences across pyramidal neuron (PyN) types …
[HTML][HTML] Modularity and robustness of frontal cortical networks
Neural activity underlying short-term memory is maintained by interconnected networks of
brain regions. It remains unknown how brain regions interact to maintain persistent activity …
brain regions. It remains unknown how brain regions interact to maintain persistent activity …
Neural activity in the mouse claustrum in a cross-modal sensory selection task
The claustrum, a subcortical nucleus forming extensive connections with the neocortex, has
been implicated in sensory selection. Sensory-evoked claustrum activity is thought to …
been implicated in sensory selection. Sensory-evoked claustrum activity is thought to …