[HTML][HTML] Working Memory 2.0
Working memory is the fundamental function by which we break free from reflexive input-
output reactions to gain control over our own thoughts. It has two types of mechanisms�…
output reactions to gain control over our own thoughts. It has two types of mechanisms�…
[HTML][HTML] Artificial neural networks for neuroscientists: a primer
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are essential tools in machine learning that have drawn
increasing attention in neuroscience. Besides offering powerful techniques for data analysis�…
increasing attention in neuroscience. Besides offering powerful techniques for data analysis�…
Macroscopic gradients of synaptic excitation and inhibition in the neocortex
XJ Wang�- Nature reviews neuroscience, 2020 - nature.com
With advances in connectomics, transcriptome and neurophysiological technologies, the
neuroscience of brain-wide neural circuits is poised to take off. A major challenge is to�…
neuroscience of brain-wide neural circuits is poised to take off. A major challenge is to�…
Multidimensional processing in the amygdala
KM Gothard�- Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2020 - nature.com
Brain-wide circuits that coordinate affective and social behaviours intersect in the amygdala.
Consequently, amygdala lesions cause a heterogeneous array of social and non-social�…
Consequently, amygdala lesions cause a heterogeneous array of social and non-social�…
Theory of the multiregional neocortex: large-scale neural dynamics and distributed cognition
XJ Wang�- Annual review of neuroscience, 2022 - annualreviews.org
The neocortex is a complex neurobiological system with many interacting regions. How
these regions work together to subserve flexible behavior and cognition has become�…
these regions work together to subserve flexible behavior and cognition has become�…
Strong inhibitory signaling underlies stable temporal dynamics and working memory in spiking neural networks
R Kim, TJ Sejnowski�- Nature neuroscience, 2021 - nature.com
Cortical neurons process information on multiple timescales, and areas important for
working memory (WM) contain neurons capable of integrating information over a long�…
working memory (WM) contain neurons capable of integrating information over a long�…
[HTML][HTML] A dopamine gradient controls access to distributed working memory in the large-scale monkey cortex
Dopamine is required for working memory, but how it modulates the large-scale cortex is
unknown. Here, we report that dopamine receptor density per neuron, measured by�…
unknown. Here, we report that dopamine receptor density per neuron, measured by�…
[HTML][HTML] Engagement of pulvino-cortical feedforward and feedback pathways in cognitive computations
Computational modeling of brain mechanisms of cognition has largely focused on the
cortex, but recent experiments have shown that higher-order nuclei of the thalamus�…
cortex, but recent experiments have shown that higher-order nuclei of the thalamus�…
[HTML][HTML] Social impact and governance of AI and neurotechnologies
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and brain science are going to have a huge impact on
society. While technologies based on those advances can provide enormous social benefits�…
society. While technologies based on those advances can provide enormous social benefits�…
[HTML][HTML] Experience shapes activity dynamics and stimulus coding of VIP inhibitory cells
Cortical circuits can flexibly change with experience and learning, but the effects on specific
cell types, including distinct inhibitory types, are not well understood. Here we investigated�…
cell types, including distinct inhibitory types, are not well understood. Here we investigated�…