This Perspective considers the influential notion of a canonical (cortical) microcircuit in light
of recent theories about neuronal processing. Specifically, we conciliate quantitative studies …

Theta and gamma frequency oscillations occur in the same brain regions and interact with
each other, a process called cross-frequency coupling. Here, we review evidence for the …

Classic studies of spatial attention assumed that its neural and behavioral effects were
continuous over time. Recent behavioral studies have instead revealed that spatial attention …

Primate visual cortex is hierarchically organized. Bottom-up and top-down influences are
exerted through distinct frequency channels, as was recently revealed in macaques by …

The alpha rhythm is the longest-studied brain oscillation and has been theorized to play a
key role in cognition. Still, its physiology is poorly understood. In this study, we used …

Computational modeling and human studies suggest that transcranial alternating current
stimulation (tACS) modulates alpha oscillations by entrainment. Yet, a direct examination of …

Cognitive functions rely on the coordinated activity of neurons in many brain regions, but the
interactions between cortical areas are not yet well understood. Here we investigated …

To understand dynamic cognitive processes, the high time resolution of EEG/MEG is
invaluable. EEG/MEG signals can play an important role in providing measures of functional …

The relationship between mesoscopic local field potentials (LFPs) and single-neuron firing
in the multi-layered neocortex is poorly understood. Simultaneous recordings from all layers …

Evidence suggests that scalp-recorded occipital alpha-band (8–13 Hz) oscillations reflect
phasic information transfer in thalamocortical neurons projecting from lateral geniculate …