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Sparse synaptic connectivity is required for decorrelation and pattern separation in feedforward networks

Cayco-Gajic, NA; Clopath, C; Silver, RA; (2017) Sparse synaptic connectivity is required for decorrelation and pattern separation in feedforward networks. Nature Communications , 8 , Article 1116. 10.1038/s41467-017-01109-y. Green open access

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Abstract

Pattern separation is a fundamental function of the brain. The divergent feedforward networks thought to underlie this computation are widespread, yet exhibit remarkably similar sparse synaptic connectivity. Marr-Albus theory postulates that such networks separate overlapping activity patterns by mapping them onto larger numbers of sparsely active neurons. But spatial correlations in synaptic input and those introduced by network connectivity are likely to compromise performance. To investigate the structural and functional determinants of pattern separation we built models of the cerebellar input layer with spatially correlated input patterns, and systematically varied their synaptic connectivity. Performance was quantified by the learning speed of a classifier trained on either the input or output patterns. Our results show that sparse synaptic connectivity is essential for separating spatially correlated input patterns over a wide range of network activity, and that expansion and correlations, rather than sparse activity, are the major determinants of pattern separation.

Type: Article
Title: Sparse synaptic connectivity is required for decorrelation and pattern separation in feedforward networks
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-01109-y
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01109-y
Language: English
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Keywords: Science & Technology, Multidisciplinary Sciences, Science & Technology - Other Topics, CEREBELLAR GRANULE CELLS, OLFACTORY-BULB, ODOR DISCRIMINATION, SENSORY INFORMATION, LATERAL INHIBITION, MUSHROOM BODY, SPIKE TRAINS, GOLGI CELLS, INPUT LAYER, IN-VIVO
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > Div of Biosciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > Div of Biosciences > Neuro, Physiology and Pharmacology
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10032367
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