Neurons Driving Visual Pattern Completion Identified in Mouse Cortex

Researchers led by Shin have pinpointed a distinct group of neurons in the primary visual cortex that facilitate local pattern completion, a process tied to the perception of illusory contours. While the study confirmed the neurons' causal role through optogenetic stimulation, it did not assess behavioral outcomes, noting current technical limits on the number of neurons that can be activated. Future experiments aim to expand stimulation scope to explore potential behavioral responses. Lire la suite