Journal of Neural Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 036051 - 036051
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
Objective.
Distributed
hypothalamic-midbrain
neural
circuits
help
orchestrate
complex
behavioral
responses
during
social
interactions.
Given
rapid
advances
in
optical
imaging,
it
is
a
fundamental
question
how
population-averaged
activity
measured
by
multi-fiber
photometry
(MFP)
for
calcium
fluorescence
signals
correlates
with
behaviors
question.
This
paper
aims
to
investigate
the
correspondence
between
MFP
data
and
behaviors.
Approach:
We
propose
state-space
analysis
framework
characterize
mouse
based
on
dynamic
latent
variable
models,
which
include
continuous-state
linear
dynamical
system
discrete-state
hidden
semi-Markov
model.
validate
these
models
extensive
recordings
aggressive
mating
male-male
male-female
interactions,
respectively.
Main
results:
Our
results
show
that
are
capable
of
capturing
both
temporal
structure
associated
states,
produce
interpretable
states.
approach
also
validated
computer
simulations
presence
known
ground
truth.
Significance:
Overall,
approaches
provide
examine
dynamics
underlying
reveals
mechanistic
insights
into
relevant
networks.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
185(19), P. 3568 - 3587.e27
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
Computational
analysis
of
cellular
activity
has
developed
largely
independently
modern
transcriptomic
cell
typology,
but
integrating
these
approaches
may
be
essential
for
full
insight
into
cellular-level
mechanisms
underlying
brain
function
and
dysfunction.
Applying
this
approach
to
the
habenula
(a
structure
with
diverse,
intermingled
molecular,
anatomical,
computational
features),
we
identified
encoding
reward-predictive
cues
reward
outcomes
in
distinct
genetically
defined
neural
populations,
including
TH+
cells
Tac1+
cells.
Data
from
targeted
recordings
were
used
train
an
optimized
nonlinear
dynamical
systems
model
revealed
dynamics
consistent
a
line
attractor.
High-density,
cell-type-specific
electrophysiological
optogenetic
perturbation
provided
supporting
evidence
model.
Reverse-engineering
predicted
how
might
integrate
history,
which
was
complemented
by
vivo
experimentation.
This
integrated
describes
process
data-driven
models
population
can
generate
frame
actionable
hypotheses
investigation
biological
systems.
Signals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 476 - 493
Published: July 26, 2024
The
development
of
robust
circuit
structures
remains
a
pivotal
milestone
in
electronic
device
research.
This
article
proposes
an
integrated
hardware–software
system
designed
for
the
acquisition,
processing,
and
analysis
surface
electromyographic
(sEMG)
signals.
analyzes
sEMG
signals
to
understand
muscle
function
neuromuscular
control,
employing
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNNs)
pattern
recognition.
electrical
analyzed
on
healthy
unhealthy
subjects
are
acquired
using
meticulously
developed
featuring
biopotential
acquisition
electrodes.
captured
database
extracted,
classified,
interpreted
by
application
CNNs
with
aim
identifying
patterns
indicative
problems.
By
leveraging
advanced
learning
techniques,
proposed
method
addresses
non-stationary
nature
recordings
mitigates
cross-talk
effects
commonly
observed
interference
sensors.
integration
AI
algorithm
signal
enhances
qualitative
outcomes
eliminating
redundant
information.
reveals
their
effectiveness
accurately
deciphering
complex
data
from
signals,
problems
high
precision.
paper
contributes
landscape
biomedical
research,
advocating
computational
techniques
unravel
physiological
phenomena
enhance
utility
analysis.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(15)
Published: April 10, 2024
Continuity
of
behaviors
requires
animals
to
make
smooth
transitions
between
mutually
exclusive
behavioral
states.
Neural
principles
that
govern
these
are
not
well
understood.
Caenorhabditis
elegans
spontaneously
switch
two
opposite
motor
states,
forward
and
backward
movement,
a
phenomenon
thought
reflect
the
reciprocal
inhibition
interneurons
AVB
AVA.
Here,
we
report
spontaneous
locomotion
their
corresponding
circuits
separately
controlled.
AVA
neither
functionally
equivalent
nor
strictly
reciprocally
inhibitory.
AVA,
but
AVB,
maintains
depolarized
membrane
potential.
While
phasically
inhibits
promoting
interneuron
at
fast
timescale,
it
tonic,
extrasynaptic
excitation
on
over
longer
timescale.
We
propose
with
tonic
phasic
activity
polarities
different
timescales,
acts
as
master
neuron
break
symmetry
underlying
circuits.
This
model
offers
parsimonious
solution
for
sustained
consisted
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(47)
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Animal
behavior
is
organized
into
nested
temporal
patterns
that
span
multiple
timescales.
This
hierarchy
believed
to
arise
from
a
hierarchical
neural
architecture:
Neurons
near
the
top
of
are
involved
in
planning,
selecting,
initiating,
and
maintaining
motor
programs,
whereas
those
bottom
act
concert
produce
fine
spatiotemporal
activity.
In
Caenorhabditis
elegans
,
on
long
timescale
emerges
ordered
flexible
transitions
between
different
behavioral
states,
such
as
forward,
reversal,
turn.
On
short
timescale,
parts
animal
body
coordinate
fast
rhythmic
bending
sequences
directional
movements.
Here,
we
show
Sublateral
Anterior
A
(SAA),
class
interneurons
enable
cross-communication
dorsal
ventral
head
neurons,
play
dual
role
shaping
dynamics
SAA
regulate
stabilize
activity
during
forward
same
neurons
suppress
spontaneous
reversals
facilitate
reversal
termination
by
inhibiting
Ring
Interneuron
M
(RIM),
an
integrating
neuron
helps
maintain
state.
These
results
suggest
feedback
lower-level
cell
assembly
higher-level
command
center
essential
for
bridging
at
levels.
Journal of Statistical Mechanics Theory and Experiment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(10), P. 104024 - 104024
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Abstract
Sequence
memory
is
an
essential
attribute
of
natural
and
artificial
intelligence
that
enables
agents
to
encode,
store,
retrieve
complex
sequences
stimuli
actions.
Computational
models
sequence
have
been
proposed
where
recurrent
Hopfield-like
neural
networks
are
trained
with
temporally
asymmetric
Hebbian
rules.
However,
these
suffer
from
limited
capacity
(maximal
length
the
stored
sequence)
due
interference
between
memories.
Inspired
by
recent
work
on
Dense
Associative
Memories,
we
expand
introducing
a
nonlinear
interaction
term,
enhancing
separation
patterns.
We
derive
novel
scaling
laws
for
respect
network
size,
significantly
outperforming
existing
based
traditional
Hopfield
networks,
verify
theoretical
results
numerical
simulation.
Moreover,
introduce
generalized
pseudoinverse
rule
recall
highly
correlated
Finally,
extend
this
model
store
variable
timing
states’
transitions
describe
biologically-plausible
implementation,
connections
motor
neuroscience.
Vertebrates
sniff
to
control
the
odor
samples
that
enter
their
nose.
These
can
not
only
help
identify
odorous
objects,
but
also
locations
and
events.
However,
there
is
no
receptor
for
place
or
time.
Therefore,
take
full
advantage
of
olfactory
information,
an
animal’s
brain
must
contextualize
odor-driven
activity
with
information
about
when,
where,
how
they
sniffed.
To
better
understand
contextual
in
system,
we
captured
breathing
movements
mice
while
recording
from
bulb.
In
stimulus-
task-free
experiments,
structure
into
persistent
rhythmic
states
which
are
synchronous
statelike
ongoing
neuronal
population
activity.
reflect
a
strong
dependence
individual
neuron
on
variation
frequency,
display
using
“sniff
fields”
quantify
generalized
linear
models.
addition,
many
bulb
neurons
have
“place
significant
firing
allocentric
location,
were
comparable
hippocampal
recorded
under
same
conditions.
At
level,
mouse’s
location
be
decoded
similar
accuracy
hippocampus.
Olfactory
sensitivity
cannot
explained
by
rhythms
scent
marks.
Taken
together,
show
mouse
tracks
self-location,
may
unite
internal
models
self
environment
as
soon
enters
brain.
Vertebrates
sniff
to
control
the
odor
samples
that
enter
their
nose.
These
can
not
only
help
identify
odorous
objects,
but
also
locations
and
events.
However,
there
is
no
receptor
for
place
or
time.
Therefore,
take
full
advantage
of
olfactory
information,
an
animal’s
brain
must
contextualize
odor-driven
activity
with
information
about
when,
where,
how
they
sniffed.
To
better
understand
contextual
in
system,
we
captured
breathing
movements
mice
while
recording
from
bulb.
In
stimulus-
task-free
experiments,
structure
into
persistent
rhythmic
states
which
are
synchronous
statelike
ongoing
neuronal
population
activity.
reflect
a
strong
dependence
individual
neuron
on
variation
frequency,
display
using
“sniff
fields”
quantify
generalized
linear
models.
addition,
many
bulb
neurons
have
“place
significant
firing
allocentric
location,
were
comparable
hippocampal
recorded
under
same
conditions.
At
level,
mouse’s
location
be
decoded
similar
accuracy
hippocampus.
Olfactory
sensitivity
cannot
explained
by
rhythms
scent
marks.
Taken
together,
show
mouse
tracks
self-location,
may
unite
internal
models
self
environment
as
soon
enters
brain.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
People
adjust
their
use
of
feedback
over
time
through
a
process
referred
to
as
adaptive
learning.
We
have
recently
proposed
that
the
underlying
mechanisms
learning
are
rooted
in
how
brain
organizes
into
similarly
credited
units,
which
we
refer
latent
states.
Here
develop
BG-thalamo-cortical
circuit
model
this
and
show
it
captures
both
commonalities
heterogeneity
human
behavior.
Our
learns
incrementally
synaptic
plasticity
PFC-BG
connections,
but
upon
observing
discordant
information,
produces
thalamocortical
reset
signals
alter
PFC
connectivity,
driving
attractor
state
transitions
facilitate
rapid
updating
behavioral
policy.
demonstrate
mechanism
can
give
rise
optimized
dynamics
context
either
changepoints
or
reversals,
under
reasonable
biological
assumptions
is
able
generalize
efficiently
across
these
conditions,
adjusting
behavior
context-appropriate
manner.
Taken
together,
our
results
provide
biologically
plausible
mechanistic
for
explains
existing
data
makes
testable
predictions
about
computational
roles
different
regions
complex
behaviors.