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Vision for Prehension in the Medial Parietal Cortex - Gallettilab
... number of trajectories occupying that part of the visual field (left and right are referred to the participant’s visual field). It is evident a strong coincidence between the visual field representation in V6A and the part of the visual field where the arm passes through during reaching. Methodological ...
... number of trajectories occupying that part of the visual field (left and right are referred to the participant’s visual field). It is evident a strong coincidence between the visual field representation in V6A and the part of the visual field where the arm passes through during reaching. Methodological ...
Delineation of a frequency-organized region isolated from the
... Submitted 21 November 2014; accepted in final form 17 February 2015 ...
... Submitted 21 November 2014; accepted in final form 17 February 2015 ...
Modulation of early cortical processing during divided attention to
... movements. All had normal or corrected-to-normal vision. The experimental procedures were approved by the Institutional Review Board at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and conformed to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki. All participants provided written informed consent and received a m ...
... movements. All had normal or corrected-to-normal vision. The experimental procedures were approved by the Institutional Review Board at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and conformed to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki. All participants provided written informed consent and received a m ...
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... In recent years we have developed a model of auditory cortical organization in nonhuman primates based on a wide range of anatomical and physiological findings (Hackett et al., 1998a; Kaas et al., 1999; Kaas and Hackett, 2000). According to the model, primate auditory cortex consists of three major ...
... In recent years we have developed a model of auditory cortical organization in nonhuman primates based on a wide range of anatomical and physiological findings (Hackett et al., 1998a; Kaas et al., 1999; Kaas and Hackett, 2000). According to the model, primate auditory cortex consists of three major ...
The orbitofrontal cortex: Neuronal activity in the behaving monkey
... become inappropriate. By determining how orbitofrontal neurons respond during the performance of the go/no go visual discrimination task with reversals, which is an example of the sort of task disrupted by orbitofrontal lesions, it may be possible to determine why damage to this area produces such s ...
... become inappropriate. By determining how orbitofrontal neurons respond during the performance of the go/no go visual discrimination task with reversals, which is an example of the sort of task disrupted by orbitofrontal lesions, it may be possible to determine why damage to this area produces such s ...
Within-hemifield perceptual averaging of facial expressions
... those that respond to faces, have large receptive fields often encompassing substantial regions of the contralateral visual field (e.g., Boussaoud et al., 1991; Chelazzi et al., 1998; Desimone & Gross, 1979; Niemeier et al., 2005; Op De Beeck & Vogels, 2000). Thus, when a pair of faces is presented ...
... those that respond to faces, have large receptive fields often encompassing substantial regions of the contralateral visual field (e.g., Boussaoud et al., 1991; Chelazzi et al., 1998; Desimone & Gross, 1979; Niemeier et al., 2005; Op De Beeck & Vogels, 2000). Thus, when a pair of faces is presented ...
Why Are Olfactory Systems of Different Animals So Similar?
... As we learn more about the neurobiology of olfaction, it is becoming increasingly clear that olfactory systems of animals in disparate phyla possess many striking features in common. Why? Do these features provide clues about the ways the nervous system processes olfactory information? This might be ...
... As we learn more about the neurobiology of olfaction, it is becoming increasingly clear that olfactory systems of animals in disparate phyla possess many striking features in common. Why? Do these features provide clues about the ways the nervous system processes olfactory information? This might be ...
Visual detection deficits following inactivation of the superior colliculus in the cat
... et al., 1982; Overton & Dean, 1988; Lomber et al., 2001). Unfortunately, the interpretation of these studies is limited because of one or more of the following considerations: (1) Most of these experiments used permanent ablation of the SC rather than reversible inactivation. SC ablation initially p ...
... et al., 1982; Overton & Dean, 1988; Lomber et al., 2001). Unfortunately, the interpretation of these studies is limited because of one or more of the following considerations: (1) Most of these experiments used permanent ablation of the SC rather than reversible inactivation. SC ablation initially p ...
physiological plasticity in auditory cortex: rapid induction by learning
... Neuroplasticity has become a major focus in contemporary neurobiology. It is widely studied at several levels--subcellular, cellular, neuronal systems, behavioral--and from various viewpoints--anatomical, biochemical and physiological. The topics most closely associated with neuroplasticity are (a) ...
... Neuroplasticity has become a major focus in contemporary neurobiology. It is widely studied at several levels--subcellular, cellular, neuronal systems, behavioral--and from various viewpoints--anatomical, biochemical and physiological. The topics most closely associated with neuroplasticity are (a) ...
ROLE OF EARLY ACOUSTIC EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE RAT by
... used Golgi-Cox staining to visualize morphological correlates of experience-dependent changes in neuron functioning. Long- and short-term plasticity mediate synaptic strengthening in sensory cortices in response to postnatal sensory experience. I assessed levels of long-term plasticity (using longte ...
... used Golgi-Cox staining to visualize morphological correlates of experience-dependent changes in neuron functioning. Long- and short-term plasticity mediate synaptic strengthening in sensory cortices in response to postnatal sensory experience. I assessed levels of long-term plasticity (using longte ...
Visual Cortex and Control Processes Stimuli in Opposite Visual
... “whole-report” tasks (cf. Duncan et al. 1999; Sperling 1960). Because one side was always prioritized in advance for report during bilateral blocks, Fink et al.’s (2000) neuroimaging results for occipital cortex could in principle reflect anticipatory top-down allocation of attention to that priorit ...
... “whole-report” tasks (cf. Duncan et al. 1999; Sperling 1960). Because one side was always prioritized in advance for report during bilateral blocks, Fink et al.’s (2000) neuroimaging results for occipital cortex could in principle reflect anticipatory top-down allocation of attention to that priorit ...
Neuronal responses to face-like and facial stimuli in the monkey
... that includes the SC and is common to many vertebrates, and also suggest that this system may not be sensitive to face differences among the species. Furthermore, non-invasive human studies of patients with blindsight have suggested that the subcortical route, including the SC, the pulvinar, and the ...
... that includes the SC and is common to many vertebrates, and also suggest that this system may not be sensitive to face differences among the species. Furthermore, non-invasive human studies of patients with blindsight have suggested that the subcortical route, including the SC, the pulvinar, and the ...
On the relation between`visual research methods` and contemporary
... and convey deeper aspects of habitus' (Sweetman 2009: 500). In this way, VRM are often used to uncover the implicit knowledges in everyday practices; indeed most studies with visual materials focus on the ordinary and everyday. Taking photographs can also allow the researcher to reflect on what they ...
... and convey deeper aspects of habitus' (Sweetman 2009: 500). In this way, VRM are often used to uncover the implicit knowledges in everyday practices; indeed most studies with visual materials focus on the ordinary and everyday. Taking photographs can also allow the researcher to reflect on what they ...
Multisensory Integration in the Ventral Intraparietal Area of the
... and temporal disparity between the two stimuli. More than 70% of VIP cells showed a significant modulation of their response by bimodal stimulations. These cells included both bimodal cells, i.e., cells responsive to both tested modalities, and seemingly unimodal cells, i.e., cells responding to onl ...
... and temporal disparity between the two stimuli. More than 70% of VIP cells showed a significant modulation of their response by bimodal stimulations. These cells included both bimodal cells, i.e., cells responsive to both tested modalities, and seemingly unimodal cells, i.e., cells responding to onl ...
Structure and Central Connections Of PERIPHERAL OLFACTORY
... of the three cellular components are discretely arranged at separate levels which gives a false impression of stratification. The epithelial surface is normally covered by a layer of mucus 10-40 micron thick in which receptors, cilia, and the microvilli of the supporting cells are all embedded. A co ...
... of the three cellular components are discretely arranged at separate levels which gives a false impression of stratification. The epithelial surface is normally covered by a layer of mucus 10-40 micron thick in which receptors, cilia, and the microvilli of the supporting cells are all embedded. A co ...
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... It is clear that “hearing” involves more than simply the transduction of vibrations in air. At a most basic level, we must detect sounds. Once a sound is detected, several processes are immediately initiated. There is a need to localize the sound source. This task requires the two ears and knowledge ...
... It is clear that “hearing” involves more than simply the transduction of vibrations in air. At a most basic level, we must detect sounds. Once a sound is detected, several processes are immediately initiated. There is a need to localize the sound source. This task requires the two ears and knowledge ...
NEUROGENESIS IN THE ANTERIOR OLFACTORY NUCLEUS AND
... was designated embryonic day one (El). Normally, births occur on E23, which is also designated as postnatal day zero (P0). The postnatal developmental series had two groups of rat pups, each group containing males from at least two litters. The pups were given four (P0-P3, P2-P5) consecutive daily i ...
... was designated embryonic day one (El). Normally, births occur on E23, which is also designated as postnatal day zero (P0). The postnatal developmental series had two groups of rat pups, each group containing males from at least two litters. The pups were given four (P0-P3, P2-P5) consecutive daily i ...
Toward Nanometer-Scale Sensing System
... The development of highly sensitive, selective, reliable, and compact sensing systems to detect toxic chemical and biological agents is of great importance to national security. This paper examines the best such naturally occurring sensing system, the sense of smell or “olfaction,” as well as artifi ...
... The development of highly sensitive, selective, reliable, and compact sensing systems to detect toxic chemical and biological agents is of great importance to national security. This paper examines the best such naturally occurring sensing system, the sense of smell or “olfaction,” as well as artifi ...
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... where a working knowledge of the nature of the pathology and mechanisms of potential therapies have been discerned, have led to breakthrough treatments for brain disorders (Tallal et al., 1998). This optimism, that understanding neuronal mechanisms will make a contribution-however small-to finding t ...
... where a working knowledge of the nature of the pathology and mechanisms of potential therapies have been discerned, have led to breakthrough treatments for brain disorders (Tallal et al., 1998). This optimism, that understanding neuronal mechanisms will make a contribution-however small-to finding t ...
Organization of the Olfactory and Respiratory Skeleton in the Nose
... spread over an elaborate internal skeleton. Renewed interest in this region was spawned by discovery that an order of magnitude more genes code for olfactory odorant receptors (ORs) in the mouse (Mus musculus) than in any other chordate yet sampled. G-protein-coupled ORs in the nose are encoded by n ...
... spread over an elaborate internal skeleton. Renewed interest in this region was spawned by discovery that an order of magnitude more genes code for olfactory odorant receptors (ORs) in the mouse (Mus musculus) than in any other chordate yet sampled. G-protein-coupled ORs in the nose are encoded by n ...
The Reorganization of Primary Auditory Cortex by Invasion of
... by which auditory function is compromised. Brain plasticity exists throughout life. In addition to providing important insights into recovery of sensory systems from sensory dysfunction and neonatal brain damage, results from this study may also help us to understand adult brain injury and sensory/ ...
... by which auditory function is compromised. Brain plasticity exists throughout life. In addition to providing important insights into recovery of sensory systems from sensory dysfunction and neonatal brain damage, results from this study may also help us to understand adult brain injury and sensory/ ...
PRIMARY VISUAL CORTEX NEURONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO
... increasing size and sophistication, each effectively a local filter, situated at each successive stage. In this bottom-up “vision-as-analysis” framework, neurons in the primary visual cortex (area V1) are sensitive only or principally to stimulation within spatially restricted receptive fields (clas ...
... increasing size and sophistication, each effectively a local filter, situated at each successive stage. In this bottom-up “vision-as-analysis” framework, neurons in the primary visual cortex (area V1) are sensitive only or principally to stimulation within spatially restricted receptive fields (clas ...
Modulation of Inhibition of Return by the Dopamine D2 Receptor
... In order to assess the effects of cueing, SOA and bromocriptine, we conducted a mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA) on mean RTs, with target location (cued vs. other), SOA (short vs. long), and drug (bromocriptine vs. placebo) as within-subject factors. In addition, DAT1 genotype (10R, or low s ...
... In order to assess the effects of cueing, SOA and bromocriptine, we conducted a mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA) on mean RTs, with target location (cued vs. other), SOA (short vs. long), and drug (bromocriptine vs. placebo) as within-subject factors. In addition, DAT1 genotype (10R, or low s ...
NEURAL ACTIVITY RELATED TO ANTICIPATED REWARD:
... Out of all long-delay trials, 2.6% were terminated by a fixation break during this period (5.6% and 0.03% in monkeys P and F respectively). Out of all short-delay trials, 0.03% were terminated by a fixation break during this period (0.06% and 0.00% in monkeys P and F respectively). The difference in ...
... Out of all long-delay trials, 2.6% were terminated by a fixation break during this period (5.6% and 0.03% in monkeys P and F respectively). Out of all short-delay trials, 0.03% were terminated by a fixation break during this period (0.06% and 0.00% in monkeys P and F respectively). The difference in ...
The medial parietal occipital areas in the macaque
... The number, location, extent, and functional properties of the cortical areas that occupy the medial parieto-occipital cortex (mPOC) have been, and still is, a matter of scientific debate. The mPOC is a convoluted region of the brain that presents a high level of individual variability, and the fact ...
... The number, location, extent, and functional properties of the cortical areas that occupy the medial parieto-occipital cortex (mPOC) have been, and still is, a matter of scientific debate. The mPOC is a convoluted region of the brain that presents a high level of individual variability, and the fact ...