Elisabete Augusto

Facial expressions in mice reveal latent cognitive variables and their neural correlates

The paper uses facial expressions in mice to identify latent cognitive variables and their neural correlates, showing that facial features reflect computations beyond task demands.

Adeno-associated virus delivered Cre recombinase as a versatile strategy for modeling focal neuronal lesions

This paper introduces AAV-delivered Cre recombinase as a method to induce focal neuronal lesions in mice, offering a controlled and ethical alternative to excitotoxic lesions.

Secondary motor cortex tracks decision value and supports behavioral flexibility during non-instructed choice

This study shows that secondary motor cortex neurons encode decision values to support behavioral flexibility during non-instructed choice in mice.

AMPAR trafficking dependent LTP initiates cortical remapping and adaptive behaviors during sensory experience

This study shows that AMPAR trafficking-dependent LTP drives cortical remapping and behavioral recovery after partial sensory loss in mice.

The integration of Gaussian noise by long-range amygdala inputs in frontal circuit promotes fear learning

The paper shows that frontal association cortex pyramidal neurons integrate Gaussian noise and amygdala inputs non-linearly to promote fear learning.