Auditory Nerve Stochasticity Impedes Category Learning: the Role
... excitatory (E) and red circles represent inhibitory (I) neurons. The connectivity within each stage of the models is demonstrated using one excitatory cell as an example: E→I connection is shown in black, I→E connections are shown in red. feedforward connections between the last two stages of each m ...
... excitatory (E) and red circles represent inhibitory (I) neurons. The connectivity within each stage of the models is demonstrated using one excitatory cell as an example: E→I connection is shown in black, I→E connections are shown in red. feedforward connections between the last two stages of each m ...
Neural Coding 2016
... Reviewed papers will appear in special issues of two journals – Biosystems and Biological Cybernetics. The details of the submission procedure and deadlines will be given on the web page of the workshop (http://neural-coding-2016.unikoeln.de) and the participants will be informed by email. The expec ...
... Reviewed papers will appear in special issues of two journals – Biosystems and Biological Cybernetics. The details of the submission procedure and deadlines will be given on the web page of the workshop (http://neural-coding-2016.unikoeln.de) and the participants will be informed by email. The expec ...
Branching Thalamic Afferents Link Action and Perception
... midbrain. Further, no axons go to the midbrain without first sending a branch to the pulvinar (Guillery et al. 2001). Details of branching patterns of corticothalamic projections for many cortical areas still remain to be defined. Layer 5 corticothalamic axons represent the drivers to thalamic nucle ...
... midbrain. Further, no axons go to the midbrain without first sending a branch to the pulvinar (Guillery et al. 2001). Details of branching patterns of corticothalamic projections for many cortical areas still remain to be defined. Layer 5 corticothalamic axons represent the drivers to thalamic nucle ...
Adaptive neural coding: from biological to behavioral decision
... we focus on the underlying neural systems that implement value representation and decision-making. An understanding of information processing in neural systems, and the constraints under which they operate, can provide a crucial link between neurobiological substrate and resulting choice behavior [5 ...
... we focus on the underlying neural systems that implement value representation and decision-making. An understanding of information processing in neural systems, and the constraints under which they operate, can provide a crucial link between neurobiological substrate and resulting choice behavior [5 ...
Different Stimuli, Different Spatial Codes: A Visual Map and an
... We assessed the responses of SC neurons (n = 180) in monkeys making eye movements to visual and auditory targets. Target locations spanned a range of +/2 24u with respect to the head from three initial fixation positions (212, 0, 12u, for a range of +/ 2 36u with respect to the eyes.) Monkeys (n = 2 ...
... We assessed the responses of SC neurons (n = 180) in monkeys making eye movements to visual and auditory targets. Target locations spanned a range of +/2 24u with respect to the head from three initial fixation positions (212, 0, 12u, for a range of +/ 2 36u with respect to the eyes.) Monkeys (n = 2 ...
Linking Topography to Tonotopy in the Mouse Auditory
... depths with a tungsten microelectrode, and small lesions were made by passing 0.8 !A of current for 12 s at one or two points of interest along the lateral-to-medial penetration (e.g., the lateral or medial extremes of tone-driven recording sites or reversals in frequency tuning). Analysis of indivi ...
... depths with a tungsten microelectrode, and small lesions were made by passing 0.8 !A of current for 12 s at one or two points of interest along the lateral-to-medial penetration (e.g., the lateral or medial extremes of tone-driven recording sites or reversals in frequency tuning). Analysis of indivi ...
Single-trial decoding of intended eye movement goals from lateral
... where s is the target location, r is the response (e.g., spike counts), and the log is base 2. Spike counts were quantized using a maximum of 8 quantiles (Musallam et al. 2004), but often fewer quantiles were needed to represent all unique spike count values, especially when analyzing neurons with l ...
... where s is the target location, r is the response (e.g., spike counts), and the log is base 2. Spike counts were quantized using a maximum of 8 quantiles (Musallam et al. 2004), but often fewer quantiles were needed to represent all unique spike count values, especially when analyzing neurons with l ...
A new view of the motor cortex
... closely resembled common categories of actions from the monkey’s normal repertoire. For example, when sites within one region of the map were stimulated, a hand-to-mouth movement was evoked (Graziano et al., 2002; Graziano et al., 2005). The movement included a closure of the hand into an apparent ...
... closely resembled common categories of actions from the monkey’s normal repertoire. For example, when sites within one region of the map were stimulated, a hand-to-mouth movement was evoked (Graziano et al., 2002; Graziano et al., 2005). The movement included a closure of the hand into an apparent ...
Neurally Plausible Model of Robot Reaching Inspired by Infant
... In this dissertation, we present an abstract model of infant reaching that is neurally-plausible. This model is grounded in embodied artificial intelligence, which emphasizes the importance of the sensorimotor interaction of an agent and the world. It includes both learning sensorimotor correlations ...
... In this dissertation, we present an abstract model of infant reaching that is neurally-plausible. This model is grounded in embodied artificial intelligence, which emphasizes the importance of the sensorimotor interaction of an agent and the world. It includes both learning sensorimotor correlations ...
Understanding Embodied Cognition through Dynamical Systems
... and reshape objects, is one of the possible answers. We are amazing movers, very good at dynamic actions as well, catching and throwing objects, anticipating requirements for upcoming movements. Some other species perform amazing specialized stunts, but none is as versatile and flexible as we are. T ...
... and reshape objects, is one of the possible answers. We are amazing movers, very good at dynamic actions as well, catching and throwing objects, anticipating requirements for upcoming movements. Some other species perform amazing specialized stunts, but none is as versatile and flexible as we are. T ...
Human frequency-following response: representation of pitch
... Key words: Time-variant pitch; Voice pitch; Phase-locking; Autocorrelation; Speech prosody; Chinese tones ...
... Key words: Time-variant pitch; Voice pitch; Phase-locking; Autocorrelation; Speech prosody; Chinese tones ...
The role of temporal parameters in a thalamocortical model of analogy
... A more difficult issue is how filtering can be done, i.e., how can input-driven cortical activity be distinguished from cortex-driven cortical activity? As suggested in [27] and [28], the TRN is a promising location where such a filtering can occur. The basic idea is that the reticular neurons recei ...
... A more difficult issue is how filtering can be done, i.e., how can input-driven cortical activity be distinguished from cortex-driven cortical activity? As suggested in [27] and [28], the TRN is a promising location where such a filtering can occur. The basic idea is that the reticular neurons recei ...
Somatotopic mapping of natural upper- and lower
... Speech-related responses in the three investigated patients, however, exhibited only a very low sensitivity. The present findings indicate that localization of not only upper- but also lower-extremity movements congruent with electrocortical stimulation mapping is possible based on event-related high ...
... Speech-related responses in the three investigated patients, however, exhibited only a very low sensitivity. The present findings indicate that localization of not only upper- but also lower-extremity movements congruent with electrocortical stimulation mapping is possible based on event-related high ...
Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord
... • is a part of the spinal cord, having one ventral and one dorsal root • the ventral and the dorsal roots join together and form the spinal nerve • spinal nerves get out of the spinal canal through the intervertebral foramina • the segmental level: • lower motor neuron cell bodies are located in the ...
... • is a part of the spinal cord, having one ventral and one dorsal root • the ventral and the dorsal roots join together and form the spinal nerve • spinal nerves get out of the spinal canal through the intervertebral foramina • the segmental level: • lower motor neuron cell bodies are located in the ...
Scaling self-organizing maps to model large cortical networks
... simulation sizes needed for realistic simulations, and allow comparison of species or individuals with brain regions of different sizes. Second, we present a modeling approach called GLISSOM that allows much larger networks to be simulated in a given computation time and in a given amount of memory. ...
... simulation sizes needed for realistic simulations, and allow comparison of species or individuals with brain regions of different sizes. Second, we present a modeling approach called GLISSOM that allows much larger networks to be simulated in a given computation time and in a given amount of memory. ...
Heading: Sensory Deprivation in Humans, Mice, and History Caleb B. Carson Running Head: Sensory Deprivation
... mammalian hair that are typically characterised anatomically, by their large size, as a well- ...
... mammalian hair that are typically characterised anatomically, by their large size, as a well- ...
Cortical Motor Organization, Mirror Neurons, and
... mirror neurons of F5 and PFG are similar, we will describe them together. These neurons discharge when the monkey performs a hand or mouth goal-directed motor act (e.g., grasping, biting, tearing or manipulating an object), and when it observes the same, or a similar, act performed by the experiment ...
... mirror neurons of F5 and PFG are similar, we will describe them together. These neurons discharge when the monkey performs a hand or mouth goal-directed motor act (e.g., grasping, biting, tearing or manipulating an object), and when it observes the same, or a similar, act performed by the experiment ...
learning motor skills by imitation: a biologically inspired robotic model
... & Arbib 1998). Research on the mirror system is still in its early stages. So far, mirror neurons have been observed only for reaching and grasping actions. It remains to be shown that mirror neurons exist for other movements than that of the arms and hands and that they exist in animals capable of ...
... & Arbib 1998). Research on the mirror system is still in its early stages. So far, mirror neurons have been observed only for reaching and grasping actions. It remains to be shown that mirror neurons exist for other movements than that of the arms and hands and that they exist in animals capable of ...
Neural Substrates Related to Motor Memory with Multiple
... temporoparietal junction; TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation; TR, repetition time. ...
... temporoparietal junction; TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation; TR, repetition time. ...
bioresources.com - NC State University
... The unknown nature of the future requires us to question our decisions and seek reliable methods. The artificial neural networks approach, which is one of the methods used to best predict the future and one that is important for decision making has been thought of, particularly in recent years, as a ...
... The unknown nature of the future requires us to question our decisions and seek reliable methods. The artificial neural networks approach, which is one of the methods used to best predict the future and one that is important for decision making has been thought of, particularly in recent years, as a ...
Multisensory Integration of Dynamic Faces and Voices
... regions. The majority of these multisensory responses were specific to face/voice integration, and the lateral belt region shows a greater frequency of multisensory integration than the core region. These multisensory processes in the auditory cortex likely occur via reciprocal interactions with the ...
... regions. The majority of these multisensory responses were specific to face/voice integration, and the lateral belt region shows a greater frequency of multisensory integration than the core region. These multisensory processes in the auditory cortex likely occur via reciprocal interactions with the ...
choosing the greater of two goods: neural currencies for valuation
... (FIG. 2a). First, a ‘sensory transformation’ generates a higher-order visual representation from primary visual input. Second, a ‘decision transformation’ maps this sensory evidence onto the probability of one or other operant response. Finally, a process of action implementation renders a discrete ...
... (FIG. 2a). First, a ‘sensory transformation’ generates a higher-order visual representation from primary visual input. Second, a ‘decision transformation’ maps this sensory evidence onto the probability of one or other operant response. Finally, a process of action implementation renders a discrete ...
Sensory signals during active versus passive movement
... from several laboratories have, however, yielded major insights into our understanding of how sensory signals are processed during movement. In this review, I consider recent advances in this field, focusing on experiments in the vestibular system that have provided evidence for the differential pro ...
... from several laboratories have, however, yielded major insights into our understanding of how sensory signals are processed during movement. In this review, I consider recent advances in this field, focusing on experiments in the vestibular system that have provided evidence for the differential pro ...
Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous
... efferent divisions of the nervous system, and explain what is meant by the somatic nervous system. • 15-2 Explain why receptors respond to specific stimuli, and how the organization of a receptor affects its sensitivity. • 15-3 Identify the receptors for the general senses, and describe how they fun ...
... efferent divisions of the nervous system, and explain what is meant by the somatic nervous system. • 15-2 Explain why receptors respond to specific stimuli, and how the organization of a receptor affects its sensitivity. • 15-3 Identify the receptors for the general senses, and describe how they fun ...