superior colliculus Research Articles

Surprise Discovery Reveals Second Visual System in Cerebral Cortex: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

A new study challenges 75 year old dogma of mammalian vision. Researchers have shows the post rhinal cortex obtains visual data from the superior colliculus and is not dependent upon information from primary visual cortex. ... Read More...

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Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

Differences in activity between the left and right superior colliculi help researchers predict whether an animal was seeing an event. ... Read More...

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Novel Brain Network Linked to Chronic Pain in Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2018

Researchers have identified a novel, pain sensing network that links the subthalamic nucleus to a pain processing network in mouse models of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2018

Researchers report within the first weeks of life, deaf cats have reduced connections between the anterior ectosylvian sulcus and the superior colliculus. However, deaf cats have increased connections from other auditory areas to the superior colliculus.... Read More...

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Researchers Explore Why Those With Autism Avoid Eye Contact

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2017

A new study sheds light on the neural mechanism behind why some people with autism are unable to make eye contact with others.... Read More...

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Ancient Brain Area Controls Eye Movements

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2016

Researchers report an ancient area of the midbrain in all vertebrates can independently control and re-orientate the eyes.... Read More...

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Bifocals in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2016

A new study identifies how the brain processes visual stimuli above and below the horizon differently.... Read More...

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How Judgment of Sensory Simultaneity May Develop in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2016

Researchers hope their findings can help develop a better understanding why sensory integration sometimes goes awry, contributing to disorders such as autism.... Read More...

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