Topic: stimulus sequences

Knowledge of the timing of events is critical for efficient behaviour. Previous work examining the formation of expectations following temporally predictable stimulus sequences has revealed that humans are able to extract regularities, which can improve performance. To determine the underlying neural circuits that drive temporal attention, we established an equivalent behavioural paradigm for mice. We randomize trials with either a long or short delay between a cue and target stimulus, where one delay type occurs with a higher frequency. This allowed for the formation of expectations based on