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Residual dynamics resolves recurrent contributions to neural computation.

Aniruddh R Galgali^1,2,3, Maneesh Sahani⁴, Valerio Mante^5,6

¹Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich & ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. aniruddh.galgali@psy.ox.ac.uk.

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Analyzing neural residuals in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) reveals time-dependent, stable recurrent dynamics. This finding helps understand neural computations underlying decision-making and saccade generation.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

Understanding neural computations requires linking neural activity to behavior.
Inferring recurrent dynamics from partial neural recordings is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To overcome challenges in inferring recurrent dynamics from neural data.
To analyze trial-by-trial variability (neural residuals) to understand neural population dynamics.

Main Methods:

Fine-grained analysis of neural residuals in macaque prefrontal cortex (PFC).
Studied dynamics during a saccade-based perceptual decision-making task.

Main Results:

Identified time-dependent yet consistently stable recurrent dynamics in PFC residuals.
Observed pronounced rotational structure in PFC trajectories during saccades.
Suggested this rotational structure is driven by upstream inputs.

Conclusions:

Neural residual dynamics provide insights into PFC contributions to decision-making and saccade generation.
This approach aids in characterizing distributed neural computations.
Suggests a path for future research using large-scale recordings and causal perturbations.