Neural Activity (IMAGE) The Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University Caption Image composite showing patterns of spontaneous neural activity occurring across the bilateral cortex of an awake mouse. Colors indicate different patterns of activity over time overlaid on a steady-state grayscale image. Credit Ying Ma and Elizabeth Hillman/Columbia's Zuckerman Institute Usage Restrictions Please contact Zuckerman Institute for reprint permissions. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.