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Dynamic representation of time in brain states

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Author(s):
Bueno, Fernanda Dantas ; Morita, Vanessa C. ; de Camargo, Raphael Y. ; Reyes, Marcelo B. ; Caetano, Marcelo S. ; Cravo, Andre M.
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS; v. 7, APR 10 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The ability to process time on the scale of milliseconds and seconds is essential for behaviour. A growing number of studies have started to focus on brain dynamics as a mechanism for temporal encoding. Although there is growing evidence in favour of this view from computational and in vitro studies, there is still a lack of results from experiments in humans. We show that high-dimensional brain states revealed by multivariate pattern analysis of human EEG are correlated to temporal judgements. First, we show that, as participants estimate temporal intervals, the spatiotemporal dynamics of their brain activity are consistent across trials. Second, we present evidence that these dynamics exhibit properties of temporal perception, such as scale invariance. Lastly, we show that it is possible to predict temporal judgements based on brain states. These results show how scalp recordings can reveal the spatiotemporal dynamics of human brain activity related to temporal processing. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/00794-2 - Temporal perception: central or distributed processes?
Grantee:André Mascioli Cravo
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International
FAPESP's process: 13/24889-7 - Neural correlates of temporal learning
Grantee:André Mascioli Cravo
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 15/04554-6 - Electrophysiological signatures of temporal perception
Grantee:Fernanda Dantas Bueno
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation