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·January 2, 2022·4 min read

Sleeping Mice Show Busy Brains

Findings reveal the brain may optimize visual information processing depending on its conscious state.

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·November 30, 2020·7 min read

Cortex Over Reflex: Study Traces Circuits Where Executive Control Overcomes Instinct

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.

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·January 3, 2019·7 min read

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

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.

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·November 26, 2018·5 min read

Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified

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

Featured Neurology Pain

·August 28, 2018·4 min read

Novel Brain Network Linked to Chronic Pain in Parkinson’s

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.

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·April 2, 2018·3 min read

Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

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.

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·June 16, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Explore Why Those With Autism Avoid Eye Contact

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

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·September 21, 2016·3 min read

Ancient Brain Area Controls Eye Movements

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

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·June 10, 2016·5 min read

Bifocals in the Brain

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

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·June 3, 2016·4 min read

How Judgment of Sensory Simultaneity May Develop in the Brain

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