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Perspectives on Neuroscience
Published on: July 31, 2007
Neural coding: Foundational concepts, statistical formulations, and recent advances
1Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, Japan.
Abstract:
Neural coding refers to the processes by which external stimuli are translated into neural activity and represented in a manner that drives behavior. Research in this field aims to elucidate these processes by identifying the neural activity and mechanisms responsible for stimulus recognition and behavioral execution. This article provides a concise review of foundational studies and key concepts in neural coding, along with statistical formulations and recent advances in population coding research enabled by large-scale recordings.
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