Geometry as a Guide: Enclosure Effects on Spatial Mapping (Commentary on Xu et al. 2024)
A recent paper by Xu et al. proposes that cognitive maps in mice emerge during spatial navigation from path integration anchored to a starting position. We challenge this understanding by arguing that enclosure geometry rather than path integration shapes cognitive maps. Our view emphasizes the context-specific formation of cognitive maps, claiming that these maps arise in response to particular task demands rather than existing as fixed, independent entities.
Authors
- Luca Sarramone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6484-4843)
- José A. Fernández-León (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7166-9738)
Institutions
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (AR)
- Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (AR)
- Centro Científico Tecnológico - Tandil (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.70059
- Primary Topic
- Spatial Cognition and Navigation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas