Synapse-type-specific competitive Hebbian learning forms functional recurrent networks
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(25)
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
Cortical
networks
exhibit
complex
stimulus–response
patterns
that
are
based
on
specific
recurrent
interactions
between
neurons.
For
example,
the
balance
excitatory
and
inhibitory
currents
has
been
identified
as
a
central
component
of
cortical
computations.
However,
it
remains
unclear
how
required
synaptic
connectivity
can
emerge
in
developing
circuits
where
synapses
neurons
simultaneously
plastic.
Using
theory
modeling,
we
propose
wide
range
response
properties
arise
from
single
plasticity
paradigm
acts
at
all
connections—Hebbian
learning
is
stabilized
by
synapse-type-specific
competition
for
limited
supply
resources.
In
plastic
circuits,
this
enables
formation
decorrelation
inhibition-balanced
receptive
fields.
Networks
develop
an
assembly
structure
with
stronger
connections
similarly
tuned
normalization
orientation-specific
center-surround
suppression,
reflecting
stimulus
statistics
during
training.
These
results
demonstrate
self-organize
into
functional
suggest
essential
role
competitive
development
circuits.
Язык: Английский
HebCGNN: Hebbian-enabled causal classification integrating dynamic impact valuing
Knowledge-Based Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 113094 - 113094
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Geometry and dynamics of representations in a precisely balanced memory network related to olfactory cortex
eLife,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Biological
memory
networks
are
thought
to
store
information
by
experience-dependent
changes
in
the
synaptic
connectivity
between
assemblies
of
neurons.
Recent
models
suggest
that
these
contain
both
excitatory
and
inhibitory
neurons
(E/I
assemblies),
resulting
co-tuning
precise
balance
excitation
inhibition.
To
understand
computational
consequences
E/I
under
biologically
realistic
constraints
we
built
a
spiking
network
model
based
on
experimental
data
from
telencephalic
area
Dp
adult
zebrafish,
precisely
balanced
recurrent
homologous
piriform
cortex.
We
found
stabilized
firing
rate
distributions
compared
with
global
Unlike
classical
models,
did
not
show
discrete
attractor
dynamics.
Rather,
responses
learned
inputs
were
locally
constrained
onto
manifolds
‘focused’
activity
into
neuronal
subspaces.
The
covariance
structure
supported
pattern
classification
when
was
retrieved
selected
subsets.
Networks
therefore
transformed
geometry
coding
space,
continuous
representations
reflected
relatedness
an
individual’s
experience.
Such
enable
fast
classification,
can
support
continual
learning,
may
provide
basis
for
higher-order
learning
cognitive
computations.
Язык: Английский
Geometry and dynamics of representations in a precisely balanced memory network related to olfactory cortex
eLife,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Май 9, 2024
Biological
memory
networks
are
thought
to
store
information
by
experience-dependent
changes
in
the
synaptic
connectivity
between
assemblies
of
neurons.
Recent
models
suggest
that
these
contain
both
excitatory
and
inhibitory
neurons
(E/I
assemblies),
resulting
co-tuning
precise
balance
excitation
inhibition.
To
understand
computational
consequences
E/I
under
biologically
realistic
constraints
we
built
a
spiking
network
model
based
on
experimental
data
from
telencephalic
area
Dp
adult
zebrafish,
precisely
balanced
recurrent
homologous
piriform
cortex.
We
found
stabilized
firing
rate
distributions
compared
with
global
Unlike
classical
models,
did
not
show
discrete
attractor
dynamics.
Rather,
responses
learned
inputs
were
locally
constrained
onto
manifolds
‘focused’
activity
into
neuronal
subspaces.
The
covariance
structure
supported
pattern
classification
when
was
retrieved
selected
subsets.
Networks
therefore
transformed
geometry
coding
space,
continuous
representations
reflected
relatedness
an
individual’s
experience.
Such
enable
fast
classification,
can
support
continual
learning,
may
provide
basis
for
higher-order
learning
cognitive
computations.
Язык: Английский
Efficient laminar-distributed interactions and orientation selectivity in the mouse V1 cortical column
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
emergence
of
orientation
selectivity
in
the
visual
cortex
is
a
well-known
phenomenon
neuroscience,
but
details
such
and
role
different
cortical
layers
cell
types,
particularly
rodents
which
lack
topographical
organization
orientation-selectivity
(OS)
properties,
are
less
clear.
To
tackle
this
question,
we
use
an
existing
biologically
detailed
model
mouse
V1
column,
constrained
by
connectivity
data
across
between
pyramidal,
PV,
SST
VIP
types.
Using
as
basis,
implemented
activity-dependent
structural
plasticity
induced
stimulation
with
orientated
drifting
gratings,
leading
to
good
match
tuning
properties
pyramidal
cells
experimentally
observed
OS
laminar
distribution,
their
evoked
firing
rate
width.
We
then
employed
mean-field
uncover
co-tuned
subnetworks
signal
propagation
explain
effects
intra-
inter-laminar
coupling
distributions.
Our
plasticity-induced
modified
were
able
both
excitatory
enhancement
through
disynaptic
inhibition.
Overall,
our
work
highlights
importance
clustering
neural
features
for
effective
transmission
circuits.
Язык: Английский
Structured stabilization in recurrent neural circuits through inhibitory synaptic plasticity
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2024
Inhibitory
interneurons
play
a
dual
role
in
recurrently
connected
biological
circuits:
they
regulate
global
neural
activity
to
prevent
runaway
excitation,
and
contribute
complex
computations.
While
the
first
can
be
achieved
through
unstructured
connections
tuned
for
homeostatic
rate
stabilization,
computational
tasks
often
require
structured
excitatory-inhibitory
(E/I)
connectivity.
Here,
we
consider
broad
class
of
pairwise
inhibitory
spike-timing
dependent
plasticity
(iSTDP)
rules,
demonstrating
how
synapses
self-organize
both
stabilize
excitation
generate
functionally
relevant
connectivity
structures
—
process
call
“structured
stabilization”.
We
show
that
E/I
circuit
motifs
large
spiking
recurrent
networks
choice
iSTDP
rule
lead
either
mutually
pairs,
or
lateral
inhibition,
where
an
neuron
connects
excitatory
does
not
directly
connect
back
it.
In
one-dimensional
ring
network,
if
two
populations
follow
these
distinct
forms
iSTDP,
effective
within
population
self-organizes
into
Mexican-hat-like
profile
with
influence
center
away
from
center.
This
leads
emergent
dynamical
properties
such
as
surround
suppression
modular
spontaneous
activity.
Our
theoretical
work
introduces
family
rules
retains
applicability
simplicity
spike-timing-based
plasticity,
while
promoting
structured,
self-organized
stabilization.
These
findings
highlight
rich
interplay
between
structure,
neuronal
dynamics,
offering
framework
understanding
shapes
network
function.
Язык: Английский
Structural influences on synaptic plasticity: The role of presynaptic connectivity in the emergence of E/I co-tuning
PLoS Computational Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(10), С. e1012510 - e1012510
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024
Cortical
neurons
are
versatile
and
efficient
coding
units
that
develop
strong
preferences
for
specific
stimulus
characteristics.
The
sharpness
of
tuning
efficiency
is
hypothesized
to
be
controlled
by
delicately
balanced
excitation
inhibition.
These
observations
suggest
a
need
detailed
co-tuning
excitatory
inhibitory
populations.
Theoretical
studies
have
demonstrated
combination
plasticity
rules
can
lead
the
emergence
excitation/inhibition
(E/I)
in
driven
independent,
low-noise
signals.
However,
cortical
signals
typically
noisy
originate
from
highly
recurrent
networks,
generating
correlations
inputs.
This
raises
questions
about
ability
mechanisms
self-organize
co-tuned
connectivity
receiving
noisy,
correlated
Here,
we
study
input
selectivity
weight
neuron
network
via
plastic
feedforward
connections.
We
demonstrate
while
noise
levels
destroy
readout
neuron,
introducing
structures
non-plastic
pre-synaptic
re-establish
it
favourable
correlation
structure
population
activity.
further
show
structured
impact
statistics
fully
driving
formation
do
not
receive
direct
other
areas.
Our
findings
indicate
dynamics
created
simple,
biologically
plausible
structural
patterns
enhance
synaptic
learn
input-output
relationships
higher
brain
Язык: Английский
Geometry and dynamics of representations in a precisely balanced memory network related to olfactory cortex
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
Biological
memory
networks
are
thought
to
store
information
by
experience-dependent
changes
in
the
synaptic
connectivity
between
assemblies
of
neurons.
Recent
models
suggest
that
these
contain
both
excitatory
and
inhibitory
neurons
(E/I
assemblies),
resulting
co-tuning
precise
balance
excitation
inhibition.
To
understand
computational
consequences
E/I
under
biologically
realistic
constraints
we
built
a
spiking
network
model
based
on
experimental
data
from
telencephalic
area
Dp
adult
zebrafish,
precisely
balanced
recurrent
homologous
piriform
cortex.
We
found
stabilized
firing
rate
distributions
compared
with
global
Unlike
classical
models,
did
not
show
discrete
attractor
dynamics.
Rather,
responses
learned
inputs
were
locally
constrained
onto
manifolds
“focused”
activity
into
neuronal
subspaces.
The
covariance
structure
supported
pattern
classification
when
was
retrieved
selected
subsets.
Networks
therefore
transformed
geometry
coding
space,
continuous
representations
reflected
relatedness
an
individual’s
experience.
Such
enable
fast
classification,
can
support
continual
learning,
may
provide
basis
for
higher-order
learning
cognitive
computations.
Язык: Английский
The topology of E/I recurrent networks regulates the effects of synaptic plasticity
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2023
Cortical
neurons
are
versatile
and
efficient
coding
units
that
develop
strong
preferences
for
specific
stimulus
characteristics.
The
sharpness
of
tuning
efficiency
is
hypothesized
to
be
controlled
by
delicately
balanced
excitation
inhibition.
These
observations
suggest
a
need
detailed
co-tuning
excitatory
inhibitory
populations.
Theoretical
studies
have
demonstrated
combination
plasticity
rules
can
lead
the
emergence
excitation/inhibition
(E/I)
cotuning
in
driven
independent,
low-noise
signals.
However,
cortical
signals
typically
noisy
originate
from
highly
recurrent
networks,
generating
correlations
inputs.
This
raises
questions
about
ability
mechanisms
self-organize
co-tuned
connectivity
receiving
noisy,
correlated
Here,
we
study
input
selectivity
weight
neuron
network
via
plastic
feedforward
connections.
We
demonstrate
while
noise
levels
destroy
readout
neuron,
introducing
structures
non-plastic
pre-synaptic
re-establish
it
favourable
correlation
structure
population
activity.
further
show
structured
impact
statistics
fully
driving
formation
do
not
receive
direct
other
areas.
Our
findings
indicate
dynamics
created
simple,
biologically
plausible
structural
patterns
enhance
synaptic
learn
input-output
relationships
higher
brain
Язык: Английский