bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2020
Abstract
Metacognition
as
the
capacity
of
monitoring
one’s
own
cognition
operates
across
domains.
Here,
we
addressed
whether
metacognition
in
different
cognitive
domains
rely
on
common
or
distinct
neural
substrates
with
combined
diffusion
tensor
imaging
(DTI)
and
functional
magnetic
resonance
(fMRI)
techniques.
After
acquiring
DTI
resting-state
fMRI
data,
asked
participants
to
perform
a
temporal-order
memory
task
perceptual
discrimination
task,
followed
by
trial-specific
confidence
judgments.
analysis
revealed
that
structural
integrity
(indexed
fractional
anisotropy)
anterior
portion
right
superior
longitudinal
fasciculus
(SLF)
was
associated
both
mnemonic
metacognitive
abilities.
Using
perturbed
scores
produced
inhibiting
precuneus
using
TMS,
did
not
correlate
individuals’
SLF
anymore,
revealing
relevance
this
tract
metacognition.
In
order
further
verify
involvement
several
cortical
regions
connected
SLF,
took
TMS-targeted
region
seed
connectivity
found
between
two
SLF-connected
(inferior
parietal
cortex
precentral
gyrus)
differentially
mediated
but
performance.
These
results
illustrate
importance
putative
white-matter
grey-matter
circuitry
supports
human
NeuroImage,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
308, P. 121068 - 121068
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Cued
recollection
involves
the
retrieval
of
different
features
encoded
event.
Previous
research
has
shown
that
complex
events
jointly
recruits
Default
Mode
and
Frontoparietal
Control
networks,
but
degree
to
which
activity
within
these
networks
varies
as
a
function
particular
memory
dimension
(e.g.,
"when-what-where"
information)
remains
largely
unknown.
In
present
functional
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
(fMRI)
study,
human
participants
retrieved
specific
information
about
previously
TV
show
assess
veracity
detailed
sentences
along
four
dimensions
(i.e.,
object
character
details,
spatial
layouts,
temporal
sequences,
verbal
dialogues).
A
common
for
all
was
observed
in
left-lateralized
network
regions
overlaps
with
Network
(FPCN),
including
lateral
prefrontal,
superior
parietal,
cortex.
Instead,
larger
specialization
(DMN),
particularly
its
posterior
nodes.
Dimension-related
specificity
both
associated
performance
across
subjects.
Finally,
clear
leftward
asymmetry
DMN
except
one,
whereas
FPCN
showed
bilateral
activation
dimensions.
The
results
generally
support
view
is
processed
by
mosaic
large
portions
associative
cortex
involved
higher-order
mnemonic
functions.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
41(22), P. 4897 - 4909
Published: April 26, 2021
Humans
have
large
social
networks,
with
hundreds
of
interacting
individuals.
How
does
the
brain
represent
complex
connectivity
structure
these
networks?
Here
we
used
media
(Facebook)
data
to
objectively
map
participants'
real-life
networks.
We
then
representational
similarity
analysis
(RSA)
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
activity
patterns
investigate
neural
coding
networks
as
participants
reflected
on
each
individual.
found
network
distances
in
default-mode
(medial
prefrontal,
medial
parietal,
and
lateral
parietal
cortices).
When
using
partial
correlation
RSA
control
for
other
factors
that
can
be
correlated
distance
(personal
affiliation,
personality
traits.
visual
appearance,
subjectively
rated
by
participants),
information
was
uniquely
coded
retrosplenial
complex,
a
region
involved
spatial
processing.
In
contrast,
individuals'
personal
affiliation
traits
prefrontal
cortices,
respectively.
These
findings
demonstrate
cortical
division
between
representations
non-self-referenced
(allocentric)
structure,
self-referenced
(egocentric)
distance,
trait-based
knowledge.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT
Each
us
has
composed
individuals,
different
characteristics
relations
among
them.
our
this
complexity?
To
find
out,
mapped
connections
Facebook
asked
them
think
about
individuals
from
their
while
undergoing
MRI
scanning.
position
within
network,
well
participant,
are
Individuals'
were
another
region,
cortex.
Our
dissociation
aspects
knowledge
suggest
link
cognitive
mapping.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(8), P. 112989 - 112989
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Episodic
memory
involves
the
recollection
of
contextual
details
replayed
mentally
across
time.
Here,
we
propose
association-sequence
network
(ASN)
model,
characterizing
complementary
cortico-hippocampal
networks
underlying
retrieval
simultaneously
associated
and
sequentially
ordered
events.
Participants
viewed
objects,
presented
singly
or
in
pairs,
later
reported
whether
two
objects
were
shown
simultaneously,
consecutively,
farther
apart
Behavioral
results
hippocampal
activation
reveal
a
correlation
between
sequential
conditions
but
not
simultaneous
condition,
despite
temporal
proximity
consecutive
pairs.
We
also
find
that
anterior
activity
is
modulated
by
distance.
Distinct
cortical
are
engaged
during
(prefrontal
cortex
angular
gyrus
for
association;
supplementary
motor
precuneus
sequence);
notably,
these
regions
show
differential
connectivity
with
hippocampus.
The
ASN
model
provides
comprehensive
framework
how
reconstruct
memories
both
rich
associative
detail
temporally
dynamic
nature.
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(11), P. 1823 - 1845
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Episodic
memories
can
be
modified,
a
process
that
is
potentially
driven
by
mnemonic
prediction
errors.
In
the
present
study,
we
used
modified
cues
to
induce
errors
of
different
episodic
relevance.
Participants
encoded
episodes
in
form
short
toy
stories
and
then
returned
for
an
fMRI
session
on
subsequent
day.
Here,
participants
were
presented
either
original
or
slightly
versions
thereof.
Modifications
consisted
replacing
single
object
within
episode
challenged
gist
(gist
modifications)
left
it
intact
(surface
modifications).
On
next
day,
completed
post-fMRI
memory
test
probed
originally
episodes.
Both
types
modifications
triggered
brain
activation
regions
previously
found
involved
processing
content-based
(i.e.,
exchange
object).
Specifically,
these
ventrolateral
pFC,
intraparietal
cortex,
lateral
occipitotemporal
cortex.
addition,
pronounced
responses,
whereas
those
surface
modification
only
significant
right
inferior
frontal
sulcus.
Processing
also
posterior
temporal
cortex
precuneus.
Interestingly,
our
findings
confirmed
hippocampal
role
detail
memory,
as
evidenced
increased
activity
compared
with
modifications.
test,
previous
experience
but
not
gist-modified
episodes,
erroneous
acceptance
same
encoded.
Whereas
surface-level
might
increase
uncertainty
facilitate
confusion
alternative
representations,
gist-level
seem
trigger
clear
distinction
independent
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
ABSTRACT
Metacognition,
the
ability
to
introspectively
monitor
one’s
own
performance,
remains
an
area
with
poorly
understood
neural
mechanisms,
particularly
regarding
intercommunication
among
various
brain
regions.
Recent
studies
have
identified
precuneus
as
a
key
region
in
mnemonic
metacognitive
tasks,
while
hippocampus
is
recognized
for
its
role
memory
function.
This
study
aimed
investigate
of
and
metacognition
by
utilizing
intracranial
electrode
recordings
from
patients
intractable
epilepsy
analyze
correlational
dynamics
between
these
Our
findings
revealed
that
high
gamma
activity
serve
feature
both
confidence
judgment.
Based
on
signal
detection
theory
(SDT),
we
discovered
significantly
linked
type
2
sensitivity
(meta-d’),
hippocampal
was
primarily
1
(d’).
Additionally,
correlation
exclusively
related
(meta-d’).
Temporal
analysis
indicated
initially
engaged
process,
followed
joint
engagement
together
generation.
These
elucidate
distinct
electrophysiological
roles
metacognition,
providing
deeper
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
this
cognitive
process.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 4, 2024
Memory
retrieval
entails
dynamic
interactions
between
the
medial
temporal
lobe
and
areas
in
parietal
frontal
cortices.
Here,
we
tested
hypothesis
that
effective
connectivity
precuneus,
cortex,
cortex
contributes
to
subjective
quality
of
remembering
objects
together
with
information
about
their
rich
spatio-temporal
encoding
context.
During
a
45
min
session,
participants
were
presented
pictures
while
they
actively
explored
virtual
town.
The
following
day,
under
fMRI,
images
had
report
whether:
recognized
object
could
remember
place/time
encoding,
was
familiar
only,
or
new.
hippocampus/parahippocampus,
precuneus
ventro-medial
prefrontal
activated
when
successfully
seen
town
reported
these
events.
Analyses
showed
influence
exerted
by
on
mediates
this
effect
episodic
recollection.
Our
findings
demonstrate
role
inter-regional
mediating
experience
underline
relevance
studying
memory
contextually-rich
conditions.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
Episodic
memory
involves
encoding
and
remembering
the
order
of
events
experienced
over
time.
Previous
work
examining
mechanisms
temporal-order
memories
has
focused
on
hippocampus
prefrontal
cortices
but
largely
ignored
ensembles
in
medial
posterior
parietal
cortex
(mPPC).
Combining
vivo
multi-unit
electrophysiology
a
judgment
task
with
cinematic
material
macaque,
we
find
that
mPPC
neuronal
activity
reflects
temporal
context
both
during
recall.
During
learning,
encode
information
as
well
contextual
embedded
videos,
whereas
at
retrieval
these
neurons
fire
synchrony
prior
to
memory-guided
decisions.
Moreover,
similarity
between
correlates
animals
performance.
A
control
experiment
further
ruled
out
eye
saccades,
fixation,
scan
path
for
their
confounding
roles
neural
results.
Together,
data
suggest
track
passage
time
changes,
thereby
orchestrating
successful
retrieval.
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
32(7), P. 1520 - 1534
Published: Aug. 4, 2021
The
hippocampus
plays
an
important
role
in
representing
spatial
locations
and
sequences
transforming
representations.
How
these
representational
structures
operations
support
memory
for
the
temporal
order
of
random
items
is
still
poorly
understood.
We
addressed
this
question
by
leveraging
method
loci,
a
powerful
mnemonic
strategy
that
particularly
recruits
hippocampus-dependent
computations
associations.
Applying
similarity
analysis
to
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
activation
patterns
revealed
hippocampal
subfields
contained
representations
multiple
features
sequence
structure,
including
locations,
location
distance,
boundaries,
as
well
episodic-like
context.
Critically,
CA1
exhibited
transformation
patterns,
showing
lower
pattern
same
than
closely
matched
different
during
retrieval,
whereas
CA23DG
sequential
near
far
encoding.
These
transformations
enabled
encoding
disambiguation
adjacent
items.
Our
results
suggest
can
flexibly
reconfigure
multiplexed
event
structure
accurate
memory.