Elisabeth Kaufmann

Thalamic oscillations distinguish natural states of consciousness in humans

The paper identifies a 19-45 Hz thalamic oscillation specific to REM sleep and wakefulness, distinguishing conscious states in humans.

Alpha/Beta oscillations reflect the dynamics of the oculomotor system: a new perspective on subsequent memory effects

This study links alpha/beta oscillations to oculomotor dynamics rather than memory performance, showing that eye movements drive alpha/beta power changes.

Spindle-locked ripples mediate memory reactivation during human NREM sleep.

This study shows that spindle-locked ripples in human NREM sleep are critical for memory reactivation, supporting their role in memory consolidation.

Electrophysiological signatures of veridical head direction in humans

This study identifies electrophysiological signatures of veridical head direction in humans using EEG and intracranial recordings, revealing a posterior central signature and medial temporal lobe involvement.

The human thalamus orchestrates neocortical oscillations during NREM sleep.

This study uses intrathalamic recordings to show that different thalamic nuclei coordinate neocortical oscillations during NREM sleep in humans, with distinct timing relationships between thalamic and cortical slow oscillations and spindles.