Although a wealth of data have elucidated the structure and physiology of neuronal circuits,
we still only have a very limited understanding of how behavioral learning is implemented at …

In the mammalian neocortex, an area typically receives inputs from, and projects to, dozens
of other areas. Mechanisms are needed to flexibly route information to the right place at the …

The hippocampus is crucial for episodic memory, but it is also involved in online prediction.
Evidence suggests that a unitary hippocampal code underlies both episodic memory and …

Even a simple sensory stimulus can elicit distinct innate behaviors and sequences. During
sensorimotor decisions, competitive interactions among neurons that promote distinct …

Attentional modulation of sensory processing is a key feature of cognition; however, its
neural circuit basis is poorly understood. A candidate mechanism is the disinhibition of …

While reading a book in a noisy café, how does your brain 'gate in'visual information while
filtering out auditory stimuli? Here we propose a mechanism for such flexible routing of …

Distinct networks in the forebrain and the midbrain coordinate to control spatial attention.
The critical involvement of the superior colliculus (SC)—the central structure in the midbrain …

We present a biologically inspired recurrent neural network (RNN) that efficiently detects
changes in natural images. The model features sparse, topographic connectivity (st-RNN) …

Network dynamics are crucial for action and sensation. Changes in synaptic physiology lead
to the reorganization of local microcircuits. Consequently, the functional state of the network …

Abstract Representation and execution of movement in biology is an active field of research
relevant to neurorobotics. Humans can remember grasp motions and modify them during …