Synergy mediates long-range correlations in the visual cortex near criticality.

ABSTRACT: Long-range correlations are a key signature of systems operating near criticality, indicating spatially-extended interactions across large distances. These extended dependencies underlie other emergent properties of critical dynamics, such as high susceptibility and multi-scale coordination. In the brain, along with other signatures of criticality, long-range correlations have been observed across various spatial scales, suggesting that the brain may operate near a critical point to optimize information processing and adaptability. However, the mechanisms underlying these long-range correlations remain poorly understood. Here, we investigate the role of synergistic interactions in mediating long-range correlations in the visual cortex of awake mice. We leverage recent advances in mesoscale

SUBMITTER: Rajpal H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12920449 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature