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    Background:

    • Prefrontal cortex-hippocampus interactions, marked by theta band synchronization (6-11 Hz), are linked to memory-guided decision-making.
    • The precise causal role of this long-range neural synchrony in influencing memory-guided choices requires further investigation.

    Approach:

    • A novel brain-machine interface (BMI) was developed to trigger task trials contingent on the strength of prefrontal-hippocampal theta synchronization.
    • Choice outcomes were analyzed for trials initiated during high versus low synchrony periods.
    • Prefrontal-thalamic interactions and the effects of optogenetic thalamic stimulation on theta rhythms and synchrony were examined.

    Key Points:

    • Trials initiated during strong prefrontal-hippocampal theta synchrony showed a higher probability of correct choices on both working memory-dependent and independent tasks.
    • Increased prefrontal-hippocampal synchrony correlated with enhanced prefrontal-thalamic neural interactions.
    • Optogenetic activation of the ventral midline thalamus modulated prefrontal theta rhythms and synchrony dynamically.

    Conclusions:

    • Prefrontal-hippocampal theta synchronization causally enhances the likelihood of making correct memory-guided choices.
    • This synchrony strengthens neural communication within the prefrontal-thalamic circuit.
    • The study demonstrates a promising BMI approach for modulating cognitive processes and behavior by targeting neural synchrony.