Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit

How much neuroscience does a neuroscientist need to know?

How much of the brain’s learned algorithms depend on the fact it is a brain? We argue: a lot, but surprisingly few details matter. We point to simple biological details—e.g. nonnegative firing and energetic/space budgets in connectionist architectures—which, when mixed with the r...

A mechanistic theory of planning in prefrontal cortex

Abstract Planning is critical for adaptive behaviour in a changing world, because it lets us anticipate the future and adjust our actions accordingly. While prefrontal cortex is crucial for this process, it remains unknown how planning is implemented in neural circuits. Prefronta...