Nearly all brain functions involve routing neural activity among a distributed network of
areas. Understanding this routing requires more than a description of interareal anatomical …

The brain has evolved to transform sensory information in the environment into neural
representations that can be used for perception and action. Higher-order sensory cortical …

Optogenetics allows manipulations of genetically and spatially defined neuronal populations
with excellent temporal control. However, neurons are coupled with other neurons over …

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The potential for neuronal representations of external stimuli to be modified by previous
experience is critical for efficient sensory processing and improved behavioral outcomes. To …

The neocortex is central to mammalian cognitive ability, playing critical roles in sensory
perception, motor skills and executive function. This thin, layered structure comprises …

The visual cortex is hierarchically organized, with low-level areas coding for simple features
and higher areas for complex ones. Feedforward and feedback connections propagate …

Cortical parallel processing streams segregate many diverse features of a sensory scene.
However, some features are distributed across streams, begging the question of whether …

In this article, we review the anatomical inputs and outputs to the mouse primary visual
cortex, area V1. Our survey of data from the Allen Institute Mouse Connectivity project …

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work has uncovered novel circuits influencing visual processing.•Understanding these …