bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2023
Abstract
The
neocortex
of
the
brain
is
one
most
powerful
computing
devices
that
exists,
but
it
remains
largely
open
how
its
computations
are
organized.
Since
a
2D
tapestry
consisting
repeating
stereotypical
local
cortical
microcircuits,
key
step
for
solving
this
problem
to
understand
microcircuits
compute.
We
know
by
now
lot
about
their
connectivity
structure
and
neuron
types,
we
lacking
tools
elucidating
causal
relations
between
computational
function.
present
new
tool
relation:
train
large-scale
models
which
integrate
current
knowledge
structure,
carrying
out
similar
tasks
as
in
brain.
show
trained
model
achieves
performance
brain,
reproduces
experimentally
found
traits
computation
coding
do
not
appear
neural
network
from
AI.
Furthermore,
reverse-engineer
organized
model,
thereby
producing
specific
hypotheses
can
be
tested
experimental
neuroscience.
Altogether
provide
distinct
paradigm
particular
interest
neuromorphic
engineering
because
computes
with
highly
energy-efficient
sparse
activity.
Teaser
Reverse
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
388(6742)
Published: April 4, 2025
Human
high-order
thalamic
nuclei
activity
is
known
to
closely
correlate
with
conscious
states.
However,
it
not
clear
how
those
and
thalamocortical
interactions
directly
contribute
the
transient
process
of
human
perception.
We
simultaneously
recorded
stereoelectroencephalography
data
from
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC),
while
patients
implanted
electrodes
performed
a
visual
consciousness
task.
Compared
ventral
PFC,
intralaminar
medial
presented
earlier
stronger
consciousness-related
activity.
Transient
thalamofrontal
neural
synchrony
cross-frequency
coupling
were
both
driven
by
θ
phase
during
The
thus
play
gate
role
drive
PFC
emergence
Neuropharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
226, P. 109421 - 109421
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Dysfunction
of
goal-directed
behaviors
under
stressful
or
pathological
conditions
results
in
impaired
decision-making
and
loss
flexibility
thoughts
behaviors,
which
underlie
behavioral
deficits
ranging
from
depression,
obsessive-compulsive
disorders
drug
addiction.
Tackling
the
neuromodulators
fine-tuning
this
core
element
may
facilitate
development
effective
strategies
to
control
these
present
multiple
psychiatric
disorders.
The
current
investigation
has
concentrated
on
dopamine
glutamate
signaling
corticostriatal
pathway.
In
accordance
with
beneficial
effects
caffeine
intake
mood
cognitive
dysfunction,
we
now
propose
that
caffeine's
main
site
action
-
adenosine
A
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(1), P. 113618 - 113618
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Goal-directed
behaviors
involve
coordinated
activity
in
many
cortical
areas,
but
whether
the
encoding
of
task
variables
is
distributed
across
areas
or
more
specifically
represented
distinct
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
compared
representations
sensory,
motor,
and
decision
information
whisker
primary
somatosensory
cortex,
medial
prefrontal
tongue-jaw
motor
cortex
mice
trained
to
lick
response
a
stimulus
with
that
were
not
taught
this
association.
Irrespective
learning,
properties
sensory
best
encoded
whereas
fine
movement
kinematics
cortex.
However,
initiation
all
three
neurons
being
selective,
showing
minimal
responses
miss
trials
during
spontaneous
licks.
Our
results
reconcile
previous
studies
indicating
highly
specific
vs.
sensorimotor
processing.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(8), P. 114483 - 114483
Published: July 17, 2024
The
striatum
integrates
dopaminergic
and
glutamatergic
inputs
to
select
preferred
versus
alternative
actions.
However,
the
precise
mechanisms
underlying
this
process
remain
unclear.
One
way
study
action
selection
is
understand
how
it
breaks
down
in
pathological
states.
Here,
we
explored
cellular
synaptic
of
levodopa-induced
dyskinesia
(LID),
a
complication
Parkinson's
disease
therapy
characterized
by
involuntary
movements.
We
used
an
activity-dependent
tool
(FosTRAP)
conjunction
with
mouse
model
LID
investigate
functionally
distinct
subsets
striatal
direct
pathway
medium
spiny
neurons
(dMSNs).
In
vivo,
levodopa
differentially
activates
dyskinesia-associated
(TRAPed)
dMSNs
compared
other
dMSNs.
found
differential
activation
TRAPed
likely
be
driven
higher
dopamine
receptor
expression,
dopamine-dependent
excitability,
excitatory
input
from
motor
cortex
thalamus.
Together,
these
findings
suggest
intrinsic
properties
heterogeneous
dMSN
subpopulations
integrate
support
selection.
Journal of Psychiatry and Brain Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Autism
spectrum
disorders
are
common
neurodevelopmental
that
defined
by
core
behavioral
symptoms
but
have
diverse
genetic
and
environmental
risk
factors.
Despite
its
etiological
heterogeneity,
several
unifying
theories
of
autism
been
proposed,
including
a
central
role
for
cerebellar
dysfunction.
The
cerebellum
follows
protracted
course
development
culminates
in
an
exquisitely
crafted
brain
structure
containing
over
half
the
neurons
entire
densely
packed
into
highly
organized
structure.
Through
complex
network
connections
with
cortical
subcortical
regions,
acts
as
sensorimotor
regulator
affects
changes
executive
limbic
processing.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
structural,
functional,
contributions
to
autism.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 162 - 162
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
This
article
delves
into
the
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
sensory
integration
in
executive
control
of
movement,
encompassing
ideomotor
activity,
predictive
capabilities,
and
motor
systems.
It
examines
interplay
between
functions,
highlighting
role
cortical
subcortical
regions
central
nervous
system
enhancing
environmental
interaction.
The
acquisition
skills,
procedural
memory,
representation
actions
brain
are
discussed
emphasizing
significance
mental
imagery
training
function.
development
this
aspect
sensorimotor
can
help
to
advance
our
understanding
interactions
control,
mechanisms,
consciousness.
Bridging
theoretical
insights
with
practical
applications,
it
sets
stage
for
future
innovations
clinical
rehabilitation,
assistive
technology,
education.
ongoing
exploration
these
domains
promises
uncover
new
pathways
human
capability
well-being.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 635 - 635
Published: April 25, 2025
The
integration
of
multisensory
inputs
plays
a
crucial
role
in
shaping
perception
and
behavior,
particularly
the
visual
system.
collicular
pathway,
encompassing
optic
tectum
non-mammalian
vertebrates
superior
colliculus
(SC)
mammals,
is
key
hub
for
integrating
sensory
information
mediating
adaptive
motor
responses.
Comparative
studies
across
species
reveal
evolutionary
adaptations
that
enhance
processing
contribute
to
compensatory
mechanisms
following
neuronal
injury.
present
review
outlines
structure
function
pathways,
emphasizing
retinocollicular
projections,
their
integration,
which
depends
on
synaptic
convergence
afferents
conveying
from
different
modalities.
cellular
underlying
multimodal
remain
be
fully
clarified,
further
investigations
are
needed
clarify
link
between
activity
response
stimulation
behavioral
involving
activity.
By
exploring
interplay
fundamental
neuroscience
translational
applications,
we
aim
address
as
pivotal
target
its
potential
rehabilitation
strategies.