Basal forebrain modulation of olfactory coding in vivo

Sensory perception is one of the most fundamental brain functions allowing individuals to properly interact and adapt a constantly changing environment. This process requires integration bottom-up top-down neuronal activity that centrally mediated by basal forebrain, region has been linked series cognitive processes such as attention alertness.
 Here, we review latest research using optogenetic approaches in rodents vivo electrophysiological recordings are shedding light into role this regulating olfactory processing decision-making. Moreover, summarize evidence highlighting anatomical physiological differences forebrain with autism spectrum disorder, which could underpin sensory abnormalities they exhibit propose line potential opportunity understand neurobiological basis disorder.