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Andrew M Wikenheiser1,2, Matthew P H Gardner3, Lauren E Mueller3

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The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) in rats shows spatial firing fields, similar to the hippocampus, suggesting it also forms cognitive maps for behavior planning. OFC representations were influenced by food flavor, unlike hippocampal maps.

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  • Cognitive Neuroscience

Background:

  • The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and hippocampus are implicated in cognitive map formation for complex behavior planning.
  • Hippocampal place and grid cells exemplify spatial coding, but OFC spatial representations are less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate spatial representations in the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) using a foraging task in rats.
  • To compare OFC neuronal activity with hippocampal spatial coding under similar conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Recorded single-unit activity from OFC neurons in male rats during an open-field foraging task.
  • Manipulated food pellet distribution and flavor across different foraging sessions.
  • Analyzed neuronal firing fields and their relationship to spatial location and outcome identity.

Main Results:

  • OFC neurons exhibited spatially localized firing fields, confirming spatial mapping capabilities.
  • OFC spatial representations showed dynamic remapping between flavored and unflavored foraging conditions.
  • Compared to hippocampus, OFC spatial coding was less temporally reliable and not grid-like; it was influenced by outcome identity.

Conclusions:

  • OFC neurons, like hippocampal neurons, can form spatial representations or 'cognitive maps'.
  • OFC's spatial coding is influenced by the biological relevance of outcomes, aligning with its role in goal-directed behavior.
  • These findings suggest a shared, yet distinct, role for OFC and hippocampus in spatial cognition and behavioral planning.