Computation through neural population dynamics
Significant experimental, computational, and theoretical work has identified rich structure
within the coordinated activity of interconnected neural populations. An emerging challenge …
within the coordinated activity of interconnected neural populations. An emerging challenge …
[HTML][HTML] Flexible multitask computation in recurrent networks utilizes shared dynamical motifs
Flexible computation is a hallmark of intelligent behavior. However, little is known about how
neural networks contextually reconfigure for different computations. In the present work, we …
neural networks contextually reconfigure for different computations. In the present work, we …
Preserved neural dynamics across animals performing similar behaviour
Animals of the same species exhibit similar behaviours that are advantageously adapted to
their body and environment. These behaviours are shaped at the species level by selection …
their body and environment. These behaviours are shaped at the species level by selection …
Long-term stability of cortical population dynamics underlying consistent behavior
Animals readily execute learned behaviors in a consistent manner over long periods of time,
and yet no equally stable neural correlate has been demonstrated. How does the cortex …
and yet no equally stable neural correlate has been demonstrated. How does the cortex …
[HTML][HTML] Vagus nerve stimulation drives selective circuit modulation through cholinergic reinforcement
S Bowles, J Hickman, X Peng, WR Williamson… - Neuron, 2022 - cell.com
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a neuromodulation therapy for a broad and expanding set
of neurologic conditions. However, the mechanism through which VNS influences central …
of neurologic conditions. However, the mechanism through which VNS influences central …
Robotic hand augmentation drives changes in neural body representation
Humans have long been fascinated by the opportunities afforded through augmentation.
This vision not only depends on technological innovations but also critically relies on our …
This vision not only depends on technological innovations but also critically relies on our …
Stabilization of a brain–computer interface via the alignment of low-dimensional spaces of neural activity
The instability of neural recordings can render clinical brain–computer interfaces (BCIs)
uncontrollable. Here, we show that the alignment of low-dimensional neural manifolds (low …
uncontrollable. Here, we show that the alignment of low-dimensional neural manifolds (low …
Cortical preparatory activity indexes learned motor memories
The brain's remarkable ability to learn and execute various motor behaviours harnesses the
capacity of neural populations to generate a variety of activity patterns. Here we explore …
capacity of neural populations to generate a variety of activity patterns. Here we explore …
Principles of human movement augmentation and the challenges in making it a reality
Augmenting the body with artificial limbs controlled concurrently to one's natural limbs has
long appeared in science fiction, but recent technological and neuroscientific advances …
long appeared in science fiction, but recent technological and neuroscientific advances …