Daniel E. Shulz

Specific targeting of layer 4 for direct cortical stimulation is not necessary to induce reliable perception

This study shows that direct activation of layer 4 is not necessary for tactile perception, as activation of other layers alone or in combination can induce learning in a whisker-based task.

Cortical control of a forelimb prosthesis in mice

This study demonstrates mice controlling a miniature forelimb prosthesis using a brain-machine interface, showing learned movement in 2D and 3D spaces.

A cortical code emerges in Layer5a of S1 through temporal integration of thalamic inputs

The paper identifies how layer 5a of the somatosensory cortex generates 'sweep' responses through temporal integration of 'stick' inputs from VPM and POm, revealing a cortical construction of these responses.

Goal-directed shaping of cortical waves

This study shows that mice can learn to generate and control specific cortical waves through operant conditioning, demonstrating the plasticity and functional relevance of large-scale cortical dynamics.

Embodiment of an artificial limb in the mouse model

This paper demonstrates that mice exhibit behavioral markers of embodiment for an artificial forelimb using a modified rubber hand illusion protocol.

Brain-machine interface learning is facilitated by specific patterning of distributed cortical feedback

This study shows that mice can learn to control a virtual cursor using a brain-machine interface only when artificial feedback is spatially and temporally contiguous across the somatosensory cortex.

Continuity within somatosensory cortical map shapes the integration of optogenetic input

This study shows that continuity in somatosensory cortical maps influences the ability to integrate optogenetic input for learning tasks.