CRCNS: Dissection and control of cognitive thalamocortical dynamics

New York University School Of Medicine, New York NY

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Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY (See instructions): Cognitive flexibility, the ability to mentally switch between different thoughts and action plans, is critical for survival in a rapidly changing environment. Impaired cognitive switching capacity is characteristic of the cognitive inflexibility seen in multiple mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Despite the fundamental importance and