Findings reveal the brain may optimize visual information processing depending on its conscious state.
Anterior cingulate cortex neurons project connections to the superior colliculus. The superior colliculus carries out reflexive movements. The study finds the purpose of the ACC neurons connections to the SC is to over-rider the SC when executive control is essential.
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.
Differences in activity between the left and right superior colliculi help researchers predict whether an animal was seeing an event.
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.
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.
A new study sheds light on the neural mechanism behind why some people with autism are unable to make eye contact with others.
Researchers report an ancient area of the midbrain in all vertebrates can independently control and re-orientate the eyes.
A new study identifies how the brain processes visual stimuli above and below the horizon differently.
Researchers hope their findings can help develop a better understanding why sensory integration sometimes goes awry, contributing to disorders such as autism.
When it comes to attention, researchers report tiny eye movements filter important stimuli and relay that information to the brain.
Researchers discover how a bat's brain determines what's worth paying attention to.
