Hierarchical and non-hierarchical network flows generate complementary representational dynamics in human visual cortex
Alexandros Tzalavras, David E. Osher, Carrisa V. Cocuzza, Lakshman N. C. Chakravarthula, Ravi D. Mill, Kirsten L. Peterson, Michael W. Cole
The paper investigates the functional roles of hierarchical and direct connectivity pathways in human visual cortex using empirical neural network models and 7T MRI data, finding they generate complementary representational dynamics.
bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience