Neural basis for auditory perception

What is it about?

This paper summarizes recent research on the auditory cortex, focusing on the sound features that neurons in the cortex are tuned to, the way neurons with different tuning properties are organized within the cortex, and the influence of other sensory, motor and cognitive factors on its function.

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Why is it important?

This review reflects the considerable progress made in understanding the auditory cortex, which does much more than simply respond to sound; it is now clear that the auditory cortex plays a critical role in prediction, decision making and learning.