Coherent delta-band oscillations between cortical areas correlate with decision making

V Nácher, A Ledberg, G Deco… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - National Acad Sciences
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2013National Acad Sciences
Coherent oscillations in the theta-to-gamma frequency range have been proposed as a
mechanism that coordinates neural activity in large-scale cortical networks in sensory,
motor, and cognitive tasks. Whether this mechanism also involves coherent oscillations at
delta frequencies (1–4 Hz) is not known. Rather, delta oscillations have been associated
with slow-wave sleep. Here, we show coherent oscillations in the delta frequency band
between parietal and frontal cortices during the decision-making component of a …
Coherent oscillations in the theta-to-gamma frequency range have been proposed as a mechanism that coordinates neural activity in large-scale cortical networks in sensory, motor, and cognitive tasks. Whether this mechanism also involves coherent oscillations at delta frequencies (1–4 Hz) is not known. Rather, delta oscillations have been associated with slow-wave sleep. Here, we show coherent oscillations in the delta frequency band between parietal and frontal cortices during the decision-making component of a somatosensory discrimination task. Importantly, the magnitude of this delta-band coherence is modulated by the different decision alternatives. Furthermore, during control conditions not requiring decision making, delta-band coherences are typically much reduced. Our work indicates an important role for synchronous activity in the delta frequency band when large-scale, distant cortical networks coordinate their neural activity during decision making.
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