# Converting an allocentric goal into an egocentric steering signal

*PRI Rank #13 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #13 |
| 18m citations | 50 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-023-07006-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Gaby Maimon |
| Institution | The Rockefeller University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neurobiology-and-insect-physiology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-023-07006-3](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-07006-3)

## Topics

allocentric coordinates · egocentric steering signal · Brain regions · heading direction · goal angle · EPG neurons · FC2 cells · PFL3 cells · focal optogenetic activation · Synaptic connectivity · conjunctive spike-rate tuning · goal-directed navigation · navigational memory task · synaptic transmission disruptors · population-level allocentric signals · circuit-level model · angular orientation encoding

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