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The role of inhibitory neuronal variability in modulating phase diversity between coupled networks
Katiele V P Brito1,2, Joana M G L Silva1, Claudio R Mirasso2
1Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas 57072-970, Brazil.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|September 10, 2025
Summary
Neuronal heterogeneity in inhibitory networks influences brain region communication. This study reveals how diverse inhibitory neuron types drive phase diversity and synchronization patterns, impacting cognitive functions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Computational Neuroscience
- Systems Neuroscience
Background:
- Neuronal heterogeneity, especially in inhibitory neurons, is prevalent in the brain.
- Despite heterogeneity potentially reducing synchronization, cortical areas exhibit coherent oscillations during cognitive tasks.
- The functional role of neuronal heterogeneity, particularly in inter-areal communication, is under investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how diverse inhibitory neuron types contribute to varied phase relations between two cortical areas.
- To investigate the impact of local neuronal properties, like heterogeneity, on communication between distant brain regions.
- To elucidate the mechanisms underlying synchronization transitions and their relation to cognitive phenomena.
Main Methods:
- Modeling of homogeneous and heterogeneous inhibitory neural networks.
- Analysis of phase relations, synchronization regimes (delayed synchronization and anticipated synchronization), and phase bistability.
- Investigation of the effect of inhibitory heterogeneity parameters on network dynamics.
Main Results:
- Both homogeneous and heterogeneous networks display phase diversity, anticipated synchronization (AS), and phase bistability.
- Neuronal heterogeneity expands the parameter space for zero-lag synchronization and bistability.
- Inhibitory heterogeneity modulates the transition from delayed synchronization (DS) to AS, potentially via zero-lag synchronization or bistability.
- Heterogeneity influences the internal dynamics of free-running neuronal populations.
Conclusions:
- Inhibitory neuronal heterogeneity plays a crucial role in shaping inter-areal communication dynamics.
- The study proposes a mechanism for the DS-AS transition involving zero-lag synchronization and phase bistability, linked to cognitive processes.
- Neuronal heterogeneity can lead to complex synchronization patterns, offering insights into brain function during cognitive tasks.
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