A distributed and efficient population code of mixed selectivity neurons for flexible navigation decisions.

Shinichiro Kira, Houman Safaai, Ari S Morcos, Stefano Panzeri, Christopher D Harvey

April 2023 Nat Commun

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Discussions reflect a strong interest in the neural basis of flexible navigation, with comments emphasizing the role of different brain areas like the RSC and the visual-parietal network; the tone conveys curiosity and respect for the findings, contributing to the overall positive and impactful evaluation.

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Efficient Population Coding in Mixed Selectivity Neurons

Efficient Population Coding in Mixed Selectivity Neurons

This video explores a distributed and efficient population code of mixed selectivity neurons crucial for flexible navigation decisions. The research, published in Nature Portfolio, investigates how these neurons contribute to memory and information processing, aiding decision-making.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study identifies specific brain areas (V1, PPC, and RSC) that are essential for mice to make flexible navigation decisions based on visual cues and memory during virtual tasks.
  • Researchers found neurons with "mixed selectivity," meaning they encode both current visual information and stored memory, allowing mice to quickly switch their navigation behavior.
  • These mixed selectivity neurons develop with learning, are distributed across the brain's visual and associative regions, and help predict decisions, suggesting that flexible navigation relies on a network that integrates visual and memory signals.]