bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 4, 2023
The
cerebellum
is
crucial
for
sensorimotor
adaptation,
using
error
information
to
keep
the
system
well-calibrated.
Here
we
introduce
a
population-coding
model
explain
how
cerebellar-dependent
learning
modulated
by
contextual
variation.
consists
of
two-layer
network,
designed
capture
activity
in
both
cerebellar
cortex
and
deep
nuclei.
A
core
feature
that
within
each
layer,
processing
units
are
tuned
movement
direction
error.
captures
large
range
effects
including
interference
from
prior
influence
uncertainty
volatility.
While
these
have
traditionally
been
taken
indicate
meta
or
context-dependent
memory
adaptation
system,
our
results
show
they
emergent
properties
arise
population
dynamics
cerebellum.
Our
provide
novel
framework
understand
nervous
responds
variable
environments.
Annual Review of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(1), P. 233 - 258
Published: March 27, 2023
Flexible
behavior
requires
the
creation,
updating,
and
expression
of
memories
to
depend
on
context.
While
neural
underpinnings
each
these
processes
have
been
intensively
studied,
recent
advances
in
computational
modeling
revealed
a
key
challenge
context-dependent
learning
that
had
largely
ignored
previously:
Under
naturalistic
conditions,
context
is
typically
uncertain,
necessitating
contextual
inference.
We
review
theoretical
approach
formalizing
face
uncertainty
core
computations
it
requires.
show
how
this
begins
organize
large
body
disparate
experimental
observations,
from
multiple
levels
brain
organization
(including
circuits,
systems,
behavior)
regions
(most
prominently
prefrontal
cortex,
hippocampus,
motor
cortices),
into
coherent
framework.
argue
inference
may
also
be
understanding
continual
brain.
This
theory-driven
perspective
places
as
component
learning.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
148, P. 105123 - 105123
Published: March 11, 2023
People
radically
differ
in
how
they
cope
with
uncertainty.
Clinical
researchers
describe
a
dispositional
characteristic
known
as
"intolerance
of
uncertainty",
tendency
to
find
uncertainty
aversive,
reported
be
elevated
across
psychiatric
and
neurodevelopmental
conditions.
Concurrently,
recent
research
computational
psychiatry
has
leveraged
theoretical
work
characterise
individual
differences
processing.
Under
this
framework,
people
estimate
different
forms
can
contribute
mental
health
difficulties.
In
review,
we
briefly
outline
the
concept
intolerance
within
its
clinical
context,
argue
that
mechanisms
underlying
construct
may
further
elucidated
through
modelling
individuals
make
inferences
about
We
will
review
evidence
linking
psychopathology
computationally
specified
consider
these
findings
might
suggest
distinct
mechanistic
routes
towards
also
discuss
implications
approach
for
behavioural
pharmacological
interventions,
well
importance
cognitive
domains
subjective
experiences
studying
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: April 17, 2023
Cognitive
reappraisal
is
a
widely
utilized
emotion
regulation
strategy
that
involves
altering
the
personal
meaning
of
an
emotional
event
to
enhance
attention
responses.
Despite
its
common
use,
individual
differences
in
cognitive
techniques
and
spontaneous
recovery,
renewal,
reinstatement
negative
responses
across
varying
contexts
may
limit
effectiveness.
Furthermore,
detached
could
cause
distress
for
clients.
According
Gross's
theory,
effortless
process
can
occur
spontaneously.
When
guided
language
triggers
as
laboratory
or
counseling
settings,
clients
experience
improved
states,
but
this
induced
not
necessarily
guide
them
regulating
emotions
similar
future
situations.
Therefore,
effectively
applying
clinical
practice
help
alleviate
daily
life
remains
significant
concern.
Exploring
mechanism
reveals
reconstructing
stimulus
akin
extinction
learning,
which
entails
fostering
contingency
original
provoking
will
no
longer
result
outcomes
current
context.
However,
learning
new
rather
than
elimination
process.
The
activation
relies
on
presentation
critical
cues,
with
contextual
cues
often
playing
vital
role,
such
safe
consulting
room
environment.
We
propose
understanding
based
schema
theory
dual-system
emphasizing
significance
environmental
interaction
feedback
constructing
experiences
updating
schemata.
This
approach
ultimately
enriches
during
training
integrates
into
long-term
memory.
Bottom-up
behavioral
enrichment
provide
foundation
top-down
function.
method
assist
activating
more
suitable
schemata
probabilistically
when
encountering
stimuli
real
life,
forming
stable
emotions,
achieving
transfer
application
diverse
contexts.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Studies
on
motor
adaptation
aim
to
better
understand
the
remarkable,
largely
implicit
capacity
of
humans
adjust
changing
environmental
conditions.
So
far,
this
phenomenon
has
mainly
been
investigated
in
highly
controlled
laboratory
setting,
allowing
only
limited
conclusions
and
consequences
for
everyday
life
scenarios.
Natural
movement
tasks
performed
under
externally
valid
conditions
would
provide
important
support
transferability
recent
findings.
Therefore,
one
major
goal
current
study
was
create
assess
a
new
table
tennis
paradigm
mapping
more
natural
sport-specific
setting.
High-speed
cinematographic
measurements
were
used
determine
target
accuracy
30
right-handed
participants.
In
addition,
we
if
affected
by
temporal
order
perturbations
(serial
vs.
random
practice).
summary,
able
confirm
reproduce
typical
effects
We
found,
according
previous
findings,
an
increase
errors
with
perturbation
onset
that
decreased
during
adaptation.
Furthermore,
observed
offset
(after-effect)
decrease
subsequently
washout
phase.
More
importantly,
did
not
differ
when
comparing
serial
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
35(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
In
the
constantly
changing
environment
that
characterizes
our
daily
lives,
ability
to
predict
and
adapt
new
circumstances
is
crucial.
This
study
examines
influence
of
sequence
knowledge
adaptiveness
on
predictive
coding
in
skill
learning
rewiring.
Participants
were
exposed
two
different
visuomotor
sequences
with
overlapping
probabilities.
By
applying
temporal
decomposition
multivariate
pattern
analysis,
we
dissected
neural
underpinnings
across
levels
signal
coding.
The
provides
neurophysiological
evidence
for
shaping
coding,
revealing
these
are
intricately
linked
predominantly
manifest
at
abstract
motor
levels.
These
findings
challenge
traditional
view
a
competitive
relationship
between
context
knowledge,
suggesting
instead
hierarchical
integration
where
their
properties
processed
simultaneously.
facilitates
adaptive
reuse
existing
face
learning.
shedding
light
mechanisms
sequences,
this
research
contributes
deeper
understanding
how
brain
navigates
adapts
environmental
changes,
offering
insights
into
foundational
processes
underlie
adaptation
dynamic
contexts.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 21, 2023
Abstract
Effective
task
execution
requires
the
representation
of
multiple
task-related
variables
that
determine
how
stimuli
lead
to
correct
responses.
Even
primary
visual
cortex
(V1)
represents
other
such
as
expectations,
choice,
and
context.
However,
it
is
unclear
V1
can
flexibly
accommodate
these
without
interfering
with
representations.
We
trained
mice
on
a
context-switching
cross-modal
decision
task,
where
performance
depends
inferring
found
context
signal
emerged
in
was
behaviorally
relevant
strongly
covaried
performance,
independent
from
movement.
Importantly,
this
integrated
into
by
multiplexing
signals
orthogonal
subspaces.
In
addition,
auditory
choice
were
also
multiplexed
representation.
Thus,
allows
integrate
inputs
sensory
modalities
cognitive
avoid
interference
while
ensuring
maintenance
task-relevant
variables.
Experts
emphasise
that
maintaining
a
healthy
gut
microbial
balance
requires
the
public
to
understand
factors
beyond
diet,
such
as
physical
activity,
lifestyle,
and
other
real-world
influences.
Games
experiential
systems
are
known
foster
playful
engagement
reflection.
We
propose
novel
approach
promoting
activity
for
health
its
reflection
through
design
of
Go-Go
Biome
game.
The
game
simulates
interplay
between
friendly
unfriendly
microbes,
encouraging
gut-microbial
interactive
visuals,
unstructured
play
mechanics,
reflective
principles.
A
field
study
with
14
participants
revealed
important
facets
our
led
awareness,
visualisation,
on
influencing
health.
Our
findings
suggest
four
lenses–
bio-temporality,
visceral
conversations,
wellness
comparison,
inner
discovery,
aid
future
explorations
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 26, 2025
Abstract
Human
movements
must
constantly
be
adapted
due
to
changing
internal
and
external
conditions
in
our
environment.
The
underlying
neuronal
mechanisms
that
are
responsible
for
motor
adaptations
have
so
far
mainly
been
investigated
highly
controlled
laboratory
scenarios
using
simple
tasks.
However,
because
daily
life
sports
entail
more
complex
processes
involving
several
cognitive
components
strategic
adjustments,
results
from
such
settings
only
allow
restricted
conclusions
do
not
capture
processing
everyday
scenarios.
Hence,
we
studied
56
participants
a
table
tennis
paradigm
unravel
cortical
activation
during
adaptation
sport-specific
setting
functional
NIRS.
Furthermore,
wanted
investigate
whether
is
influenced
by
the
temporal
order
of
perturbations
(serial
vs.
randomized
practice).
Our
findings
revealed
brain
areas
as
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
primary
sensory
cortex,
left
supplementary
well
right
superior
parietal
inferior
exhibited
dynamic
alterations
their
progressed.
Specifically,
hemodynamic
response
generally
increased
early
decreased
On
other
hand,
no
differential
changes
were
observed
with
serial
practice.
Based
on
findings,
can
confirm
extent
theoretical
models
evidence
task.