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  • The macaque ventral frontal cortex (VFC) comprises interconnected areas involved in higher-level cognitive and affective processes.
  • Adaptive control of decision-making is a key function linked to the VFC, yet its internal dynamics remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamic functional interactions between anatomically defined subdivisions of the macaque VFC during decision-making.
  • To elucidate how neural communication patterns support adaptive control processes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of single-neuron activity from eight VFC subdivisions in macaques performing a probabilistic choice task.
  • Assessment of inter-areal functional connectivity based on neural recordings and task variables.

Main Results:

  • Stimulus onset and reward delivery globally enhanced communication across the VFC.
  • Inter-areal communication was temporally specific, utilized unique activity subspaces, and depended on decision variables.
  • Areas 12l and 12o exhibited high connectivity, primarily receiving information, suggesting an integrative role.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals specific patterns of dynamic inter-areal communication within the VFC during decision-making.
  • Areas 12l and 12o appear critical for integrating information during decision processes.
  • Findings illuminate the neural mechanisms underlying adaptive control mediated by the VFC.