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    • Neuronal activity is essential for brain circuit maturation.
    • The role of early activity in regulating widespread circuit development remains unclear.

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    • Used Targeted Recombination in Active Populations (TRAP) for a brain-wide survey of prenatal neuronal activity in mice.
    • Conducted whole-cell recordings in neonatal slices and in vivo Neuropixels recordings.
    • Manipulated activity of identified neurons to assess impact on synaptic strength.

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    • Identified the piriform cortex as a region with abundant prenatal activity.
    • Embryonically active piriform neurons show preferential and enhanced interconnectivity.
    • These neurons drive spontaneous synchronized activity and regulate recurrent connectivity during a critical neonatal period.

    Conclusions:

    • Embryonically active piriform neurons form an interconnected hub.
    • Their activity is critical for promoting recurrent connectivity in early brain development.
    • This highlights a key mechanism for sensory processing circuit maturation.