Descending pathways generate perception of and neural responses to weak sensory input.

Natural sensory stimuli frequently consist of a fast time-varying waveform whose amplitude or contrast varies more slowly. While changes in contrast carry behaviorally relevant information necessary for sensory perception, their processing by the brain remains poorly understood to this day. Here, we...

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Main Authors: Michael G Metzen, Chengjie G Huang, Maurice J Chacron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-06-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6040869?pdf=render