PLoS Computational Biology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
17(7), С. e1008835 - e1008835
Опубликована: Июль 8, 2021
Place
cells,
spatially
responsive
hippocampal
provide
the
neural
substrate
supporting
navigation
and
spatial
memory.
Historically
most
studies
of
these
neurons
have
used
electrophysiological
recordings
from
implanted
electrodes
but
optical
methods,
measuring
intracellular
calcium,
are
becoming
increasingly
common.
Several
methods
been
proposed
as
a
means
to
identify
place
cells
based
on
their
calcium
activity
there
is
no
common
standard
it
unclear
how
reliable
different
approaches
are.
Here
we
tested
four
that
previously
applied
two-photon
imaging
or
data,
using
both
model
datasets
real
data.
These
use
parameters
including
peak
in
field,
compared
other
locations
(the
Peak
method);
stability
cells’
over
repeated
traversals
an
environment
(Stability
combination
with
size
field
(Combination
information
held
by
(Information
method).
The
performed
differently
each
In
datasets,
vastly
numbers
were
identified
little
overlap
between
populations
cells.
Therefore,
choice
cell
detection
method
dramatically
affects
number
properties
Ultimately,
recommend
be
future
populations,
this
robust
moderate
variations
within
session,
makes
inherent
assumptions
about
fields,
unless
explicit
theoretical
reason
for
detecting
more
narrowly
defined
properties.
Neuron,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
110(6), С. 914 - 934
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2022
Recent
breakthroughs
in
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
have
enabled
machines
to
plan
tasks
previously
thought
be
uniquely
human.
Meanwhile,
the
planning
algorithms
implemented
by
brain
itself
remain
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
review
neural
and
behavioral
data
sequential
decision-making
that
elucidate
ways
which
does—and
does
not—plan.
To
systematically
available
biological
data,
create
a
taxonomy
of
summarizing
relevant
design
choices
for
such
AI.
Across
species,
recording
techniques,
task
paradigms,
find
converging
evidence
represents
future
states
consistent
with
class
within
our
taxonomy—focused,
depth-limited,
serial.
However,
argue
current
are
insufficient
addressing
more
detailed
algorithmic
questions.
We
propose
new
approach
leveraging
AI
advances
drive
experiments
can
adjudicate
between
competing
candidate
algorithms.
Current Biology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
32(17), С. 3676 - 3689.e5
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2022
tested
humans,
rats,
and
RL
agents
on
a
novel
modular
maze
d
Humans
rats
were
remarkably
similar
in
their
choice
of
trajectories
Both
species
most
to
utilizing
SR
also
displayed
features
model-based
planning
early
trials
Nature Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 10, 2025
Abstract
The
hippocampus
is
critical
for
memory,
imagination
and
constructive
reasoning.
Recent
models
have
suggested
that
its
neuronal
responses
can
be
well
explained
by
state
spaces
model
the
transitions
between
experiences.
Here
we
use
simulations
hippocampal
recordings
to
reconcile
these
views.
We
show
if
are
constructed
compositionally
from
existing
building
blocks,
or
primitives,
interpreted
as
compositional
memories,
binding
primitives
together.
Critically,
this
enables
agents
behave
optimally
in
new
environments
with
no
learning,
inferring
behavior
directly
composition.
predict
a
role
replay
consolidating
memories.
test
predictions
two
datasets
showing
events
newly
discovered
landmarks
induce
strengthen
remote
firing
fields.
When
landmark
moved,
builds
field
at
same
vector
location.
Together,
findings
provide
framework
reasoning
about
memories
demonstrate
such
formed
replay.
The
predictive
nature
of
the
hippocampus
is
thought
to
be
useful
for
memory-guided
cognitive
behaviors.
Inspired
by
reinforcement
learning
literature,
this
notion
has
been
formalized
as
a
map
called
successor
representation
(SR).
SR
captures
number
observations
about
hippocampal
activity.
However,
algorithm
does
not
provide
neural
mechanism
how
such
representations
arise.
Here,
we
show
dynamics
recurrent
network
naturally
calculate
when
synaptic
weights
match
transition
probability
matrix.
Interestingly,
horizon
can
flexibly
modulated
simply
changing
gain.
We
derive
simple,
biologically
plausible
rules
learn
in
network.
test
our
model
with
realistic
inputs
and
data
recorded
during
random
foraging.
Taken
together,
results
suggest
that
more
accessible
circuits
than
previously
support
broad
range
functions.
The
hippocampus
is
thought
to
enable
the
encoding
and
retrieval
of
ongoing
experience,
organization
that
experience
into
structured
representations
like
contexts,
maps,
schemas,
use
these
structures
plan
for
future.
A
central
goal
understand
what
core
computations
supporting
functions
are,
how
are
realized
in
collective
action
single
neurons.
potential
access
point
this
issue
provided
by
‘splitter
cells’,
hippocampal
neurons
fire
differentially
on
overlapping
segment
trajectories
differ
their
past
and/or
However,
literature
splitter
cells
has
been
fragmented
confusing,
owing
differences
terminology,
behavioral
tasks,
analysis
methods
across
studies.
In
review,
we
synthesize
consistent
findings
from
literature,
establish
a
common
set
terms,
translate
between
single-cell
ensemble
perspectives.
Most
importantly,
examine
combined
through
lens
two
major
theoretical
ideas
about
function:
representation
temporal
context
latent
state
inference.
We
find
unique
signature
properties
each
models
necessary
account
data,
but
neither
theory,
itself,
explains
all
its
features.
Specifically,
gradedness
signal
strong
support
context,
hard
explain
using
models,
while
flexibility
task-dependence
naturally
accounted
inference,
poses
challenge
otherwise.
These
theories
suggest
number
avenues
future
work,
believe
application
timely
informative
domain
testing
refining
function.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(198)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Neurodegenerative
diseases
of
the
brain
pose
a
major
and
increasing
global
health
challenge,
with
only
limited
progress
made
in
developing
effective
therapies
over
last
decade.
Interdisciplinary
research
is
improving
understanding
these
this
article
reviews
such
approaches,
particular
emphasis
on
tools
techniques
drawn
from
physics,
chemistry,
artificial
intelligence
psychology.