Study reveals that the basic mechanisms of visual attention emerged over 500 million years ago (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Study reveals that the basic mechanisms of visual attention emerged over 500 million years ago

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An inhibitory neuron (yellow) extends across the superior colliculus, forming a complex network that may help suppress surrounding visual signals. Retinal ganglion cell terminals are shown in cyan, and other inhibitory neurons are labeled in magenta. Confocal image by Peng Cui. Source: PLOS Biology.

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Instituto de Neurociencias UMH CSIC

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