The
brain
predicts
regularities
in
sensory
inputs
at
multiple
complexity
levels,
with
neuronal
mechanisms
that
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
monitored
auditory
cortex
activity
during
the
local-global
paradigm,
a
protocol
nesting
different
regularity
levels
sound
sequences.
We
observed
mice
encode
local
predictions
based
on
stimulus
occurrence
and
transition
probabilities,
because
responses
are
boosted
upon
prediction
violation.
This
boosting
was
due
to
both
short-term
adaptation
an
adaptation-independent
surprise
mechanism
resisting
anesthesia.
In
parallel,
only
wakefulness,
VIP
interneurons
responded
omission
of
locally
expected
repeat
sequence
ending,
thus
providing
chunking
signal
potentially
useful
for
establishing
global
structure.
When
this
structure
violated,
by
either
shortening
or
ending
it
but
globally
unexpected
transition,
slightly
increased
PV
neurons,
respectively.
Hence,
distinct
cellular
predict
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(42)
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024
Predictive
coding
is
a
fundamental
function
of
the
cortex.
The
predictive
routing
model
proposes
neurophysiological
implementation
for
coding.
Predictions
are
fed
back
from
deep-layer
cortex
via
alpha/beta
(8
to
30
Hz)
oscillations.
They
inhibit
gamma
(40
100
and
spiking
that
feed
sensory
inputs
forward.
Unpredicted
arrive
in
circuits
unprepared
by
alpha/beta,
resulting
enhanced
spiking.
To
test
its
role
consciousness,
we
collected
data
intracranial
recordings
macaque
monkeys
during
passive
presentation
auditory
oddballs
before
after
propofol-mediated
loss
consciousness
(LOC).
In
line
with
model,
oscillations
awake
state
served
processing
predictable
stimuli.
Propofol-mediated
LOC
eliminated
modulation
stimulus
coherence
between
frontal
areas.
As
result,
oddball
stimuli
evoked
power,
late
period
(>200
ms
onset)
spiking,
superficial
layer
sinks
also
resulted
diminished
decodability
pattern-level
prediction
error
signals
higher-order
Therefore,
was
disinhibited
LOC.
However,
despite
these
feedforward
responses
cortex,
there
differential
This
may
be
consequence
within-area
interareal
spike-field
coupling
frequency
bands.
These
results
provide
strong
constraints
current
theories
consciousness.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Abstract
In
our
dynamic
environments,
predictive
processing
is
vital
for
auditory
perception
and
its
associated
behaviors.
Predictive
coding
formalizes
inferential
processes
by
implementing
them
as
information
exchange
across
cortical
layers
areas.
With
laminar-specific
blood
oxygenation
level
dependent
we
measured
responses
to
a
cascading
oddball
paradigm,
ground
on
the
mesoscopic
human
architecture.
We
show
that
violation
of
predictions
are
potentially
hierarchically
organized
with
in
superficial
planum
polare
middle
lateral
temporal
cortex.
Moreover,
relate
updating
brain’s
internal
model
changes
deep
layers.
Using
modeling
approach,
derive
putative
neural
dynamics
while
accounting
draining
effects.
Our
results
support
role
architecture
implementation
highlight
ability
laminar
fMRI
investigate
large
extent
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 106053 - 106053
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
As
the
field
of
consciousness
science
matures,
research
agenda
has
expanded
from
an
initial
focus
on
neural
correlates
consciousness,
to
developing
and
testing
theories
consciousness.
Several
have
been
put
forward,
each
aiming
elucidate
relationship
between
brain
function.
However,
there
is
ongoing,
intense
debate
regarding
whether
these
examine
same
phenomenon.
And,
despite
ongoing
efforts,
it
seems
like
so
far
failed
converge
around
any
single
theory,
instead
exhibits
significant
polarization.
To
advance
this
discussion,
proponents
five
prominent
consciousness-Global
Neuronal
Workspace
Theory
(GNWT),
Higher-Order
Theories
(HOT),
Integrated
Information
(IIT),
Recurrent
Processing
(RPT),
Predictive
(PP)-engaged
in
a
public
2022,
as
part
annual
meeting
Association
for
Scientific
Study
Consciousness
(ASSC).
They
were
invited
clarify
explananda
their
theories,
articulate
core
mechanisms
underpinning
corresponding
explanations,
outline
foundational
premises.
This
was
followed
by
open
discussion
that
delved
into
testability
potential
evidence
could
refute
them,
areas
consensus
disagreement.
Most
importantly,
demonstrated
at
stage,
more
controversy
than
agreement
pertaining
most
basic
questions
what
is,
how
identify
conscious
states,
required
theory
Addressing
crucial
advancing
towards
deeper
understanding
comparison
competing
theories.
The
brain
predicts
regularities
in
sensory
inputs
at
multiple
complexity
levels,
with
neuronal
mechanisms
that
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
monitored
auditory
cortex
activity
during
the
local-global
paradigm,
a
protocol
nesting
different
regularity
levels
sound
sequences.
We
observed
mice
encode
local
predictions
based
on
stimulus
occurrence
and
transition
probabilities,
because
responses
are
boosted
upon
prediction
violation.
This
boosting
was
due
to
both
short-term
adaptation
an
adaptation-independent
surprise
mechanism
resisting
anesthesia.
In
parallel,
only
wakefulness,
VIP
interneurons
responded
omission
of
locally
expected
repeat
sequence
ending,
thus
providing
chunking
signal
potentially
useful
for
establishing
global
structure.
When
this
structure
violated,
by
either
shortening
or
ending
it
but
globally
unexpected
transition,
slightly
increased
PV
neurons,
respectively.
Hence,
distinct
cellular
predict
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024
Predictive
coding
(PC)
hypothesizes
that
the
brain
computes
internal
models
of
predicted
events
and
unpredicted
stimuli
are
signaled
with
prediction
errors
feed
forward.
We
tested
this
hypothesis
using
a
visual
oddball
task.
A
repetitive
sequence
interrupted
by
novel
stimulus
is
"local"
oddball.
"Global"
oddballs
defy
predictions
while
repeating
local
context,
thereby
dissociating
genuine
from
adaptation-related
responses.
recorded
neuronal
spiking
activity
across
hierarchy
in
mice
monkeys
viewing
these
oddballs.
Local
responses
largely
followed
PC:
they
were
robust,
emerged
early
layers
2/3,
fed
Global
challenged
weak,
absent
most
areas,
more
robust
prefrontal
cortex,
non-granular
layers,
did
not
involve
inhibitory
interneurons
relaying
predictive
suppression.
Contrary
to
PC,
does
emerge
sensory
processing,
instead
exclusive
cognitive,
higher-order
areas.
Core
principles
Coding
explain
local,
but
global
responsesGlobal
sparsely
encoded
cortex
do
engage
feedforward
mechanismsParvalbumin
somatostatin
support
detectionGlobal
earliest,
robustly
encoded,
our
expectations
without
standing
out
their
context.
Whether
areas
was
uncertain.
Through
multiarea
neurophysiological
recordings
monkeys,
Westerberg
et
al.
show
contradicts
hypotheses
higher
order
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024
Abstract
Sequential
information
permeates
daily
activities,
such
as
when
watching
for
the
correct
series
of
buildings
to
determine
get
off
bus
or
train.
These
sequences
include
periodicity
(the
spacing
buildings),
identity
stimuli
kind
house),
and
higher-order
more
abstract
rules
that
may
not
depend
on
exact
stimulus
(e.g.
house,
business).
Previously,
we
found
posterior
fundus
area
46
in
monkey
lateral
prefrontal
cortex
(LPFC)
responds
rule
changes
visual
sequences.
However,
it
is
unknown
if
this
region
other
components
sequence,
i.e.,
image
identity,
isolation.
Further,
dissociates
from
other,
ventral
LPFC
subregions
have
been
associated
with
their
components.
To
address
these
questions,
used
awake
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
three
male
macaque
monkeys
during
two
no-report
tasks.
One
task
contained
sequences,
no
but
maintained
same
identities.
We
responded
only
sequence
violations.
In
contrast,
bank
sequence.
results
suggest
a
specialization
within
anatomical
substructures
signal
different
kinds
regularities.
This
provide
key
scaffolding
identify
patterns
construct
complex
models
world
living.
Significance
Statement
Daily
tasks,
commute,
require
tracking
monitoring
your
place
(same,
same,
building)
until
stop.
Sequence
rule,
(timing),
item
are
involved
process.
While
prior
work
located
responses
using
fMRI,
less
was
known
about
differentiated
between
Area
changes,
identity.
The
converse
true
ventral,
adjacent
shoulder
region.
interactions
behaviors.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
brain
predicts
regularities
in
sensory
inputs
at
multiple
complexity
levels,
with
neuronal
mechanisms
that
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
monitored
auditory
cortex
activity
during
the
local-global
paradigm,
a
protocol
nesting
different
regularity
levels
sound
sequences.
We
observed
mice
encode
local
predictions
based
on
stimulus
occurrence
and
transition
probabilities,
because
responses
are
boosted
upon
prediction
violation.
This
boosting
was
due
to
both
short-term
adaptation
an
adaptation-independent
surprise
mechanism
resisting
anesthesia.
In
parallel,
only
wakefulness,
VIP
interneurons
responded
omission
of
locally
expected
repeat
sequence
ending,
thus
providing
chunking
signal
potentially
useful
for
establishing
global
structure.
When
this
structure
violated,
by
either
shortening
or
ending
it
but
globally
unexpected
transition,
slightly
increased
PV
neurons
respectively.
Hence,
distinct
cellular
predict
Journal of Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
44(47), С. e1353242024 - e1353242024
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
Sequential
information
permeates
daily
activities,
such
as
when
watching
for
the
correct
series
of
buildings
to
determine
get
off
bus
or
train.
These
sequences
include
periodicity
(the
spacing
buildings),
identity
stimuli
kind
house),
and
higher-order
more
abstract
rules
that
may
not
depend
on
exact
stimulus
(e.g.,
house,
business).
Previously,
we
found
posterior
fundus
area
46
in
monkey
lateral
prefrontal
cortex
(LPFC)
responds
rule
changes
visual
sequences.
However,
it
is
unknown
if
this
region
other
components
sequence,
i.e.,
image
identity,
isolation.
Further,
dissociates
from
other,
ventral
LPFC
subregions
have
been
associated
with
their
components.
To
address
these
questions,
used
awake
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
three
male
macaque
monkeys
during
two
no-report
tasks.
One
task
contained
sequences,
no
but
maintained
same
identities.
We
responded
only
sequence
violations.
In
contrast,
bank
sequence.
results
suggest
a
specialization
within
anatomical
substructures
signal
different
kinds
regularities.
This
provide
key
scaffolding
identify
patterns
construct
complex
models
world
living.