The formation of the retinotopic map depends on the action of axon guidance molecules, activity-dependent mechanisms and axonal competition. However, little is known about the plasticity potential of ...

Spontaneous activity generated in the retina is necessary to establish a precise retinotopic map, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We demonstrate here that neural activity controls ...

First, our brain cells literally make maps of what we see, called 'retinotopic maps'. These maps are slightly deformed, just like a world map is never a perfect representation of a globe. Our central ...

Monkey brain scans have revealed new information about the part of the brain that processes visual information. Monkey brain scans have revealed new information about the part of the brain that ...