The anatomy of the mammalian visual system, from the retina to the neocortex, is organized
hierarchically 1 . However, direct observation of cellular-level functional interactions across …

Vasoactive intestinal peptide-expressing (VIP) interneurons in the cortex regulate feedback
inhibition of pyramidal neurons through suppression of somatostatin-expressing (SST) …

The mammalian visual system, from retina to neocortex, has been extensively studied at
both anatomical and functional levels. Anatomy indicates the cortico-thalamic system is …

The synaptic connectivity of cortical networks features an overrepresentation of certain wiring
motifs compared to simple random-network models. This structure is shaped, in part, by …

10.7554/eLife.23978.001 The circuit mechanisms behind shared neural variability (noise
correlation) and its dependence on neural state are poorly understood. Visual attention is well-…

The dimensionality of a network’s collective activity is of increasing interest in neuroscience.
This is because dimensionality provides a compact measure of how coordinated network-…

An essential step toward understanding neural circuits is linking their structure and their
dynamics. In general, this relationship can be almost arbitrarily complex. Recent theoretical work …

Recent experimental advances are producing an avalanche of data on both neural connectivity
and neural activity. To take full advantage of these two emerging datasets we need a …

The neural dynamics generating sensory, motor, and cognitive functions are commonly
understood through field theories for neural population activity. Classic neural field theories are …

The synaptic connectivity of cortex is plastic, with experience shaping the ongoing interactions
between neurons. Theoretical studies of spike timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) have …