Pupil size tracks perceptual content and surprise
NA Kloosterman, T Meindertsma… - European Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Changes in pupil size at constant light levels reflect the activity of neuromodulatory
brainstem centers that control global brain state. These endogenously driven pupil dynamics …
brainstem centers that control global brain state. These endogenously driven pupil dynamics …
[HTML][HTML] Cell-type-specific nicotinic input disinhibits mouse barrel cortex during active sensing
C Gasselin, B Hohl, A Vernet, S Crochet… - Neuron, 2021 - cell.com
Fast synaptic transmission relies upon the activation of ionotropic receptors by
neurotransmitter release to evoke postsynaptic potentials. Glutamate and GABA play …
neurotransmitter release to evoke postsynaptic potentials. Glutamate and GABA play …
Enhanced spatial resolution during locomotion and heightened attention in mouse primary visual cortex
We do not fully understand how behavioral state modulates the processing and transmission
of sensory signals. Here, we studied the cortical representation of the retinal image in mice …
of sensory signals. Here, we studied the cortical representation of the retinal image in mice …
Recollection-related increases in functional connectivity predict individual differences in memory accuracy
DR King, M de Chastelaine, RL Elward… - Journal of …, 2015 - Soc Neuroscience
Recollection involves retrieving specific contextual details about a prior event. Functional
neuroimaging studies have identified several brain regions that are consistently more active …
neuroimaging studies have identified several brain regions that are consistently more active …
[HTML][HTML] Experience shapes activity dynamics and stimulus coding of VIP inhibitory cells
Cortical circuits can flexibly change with experience and learning, but the effects on specific
cell types, including distinct inhibitory types, are not well understood. Here we investigated …
cell types, including distinct inhibitory types, are not well understood. Here we investigated …
[HTML][HTML] Structural connections between the noradrenergic and cholinergic system shape the dynamics of functional brain networks
Complex cognitive abilities are thought to arise from the ability of the brain to adaptively
reconfigure its internal network structure as a function of task demands. Recent work has …
reconfigure its internal network structure as a function of task demands. Recent work has …
Cognitive fluctuations in Lewy body dementia: towards a pathophysiological framework
Fluctuating cognition is a complex and disabling symptom that is seen most frequently in the
context of Lewy body dementias encompassing dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's …
context of Lewy body dementias encompassing dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's …
Restoration and targeting of aberrant neurotransmitters in Parkinson's disease therapeutics
D Yadav, P Kumar - Neurochemistry international, 2022 - Elsevier
Neurotransmitters are considered as a fundamental regulator in the process of neuronal
growth, differentiation and survival. Parkinson's Disease (PD) occurs due to extensive …
growth, differentiation and survival. Parkinson's Disease (PD) occurs due to extensive …
Selectivity of neuromodulatory projections from the basal forebrain and locus ceruleus to primary sensory cortices
Acetylcholine and noradrenaline are major neuromodulators that affect sensory processing
in the cortex. Modality-specific sensory information is processed in defined areas of the …
in the cortex. Modality-specific sensory information is processed in defined areas of the …
[HTML][HTML] Interstitial ions: A key regulator of state-dependent neural activity?
R Rasmussen, J O'Donnell, F Ding… - Progress in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Throughout the nervous system, ion gradients drive fundamental processes. Yet, the roles of
interstitial ions in brain functioning is largely forgotten. Emerging literature is now revitalizing …
interstitial ions in brain functioning is largely forgotten. Emerging literature is now revitalizing …