Extended Data Fig. 9: ACE cluster-wise statistical analysis for unraveling neuronal ensembles controlling walking.

a. Voxelized and warped segmentation maps, obtained by integrating ACE’s segmentation module and MIRACL registration algorithms, were averaged per group. The average of the homecage (non-walking) group was subtracted from the walking group to obtain a density heatmap, demonstrating neuronal hotspots differentially activated in the walking group. b. Statistical whole-brain p-value map obtained by ACE cluster-wise analysis with a group-wise two-way ANOVA, demonstrating several sub-regional and laminar neuronal clusters differentially activated during walking.