Two brain structures are crucial to the processing of visual stimuli: the visual cortex in the primary cerebral cortex and the superior colliculus, a structure in the midbrain. Vision and the ...

"The structures of the midbrain effectively provide an almost one-to-one copy of the retinal structure," says Dr. Kremkow.

Researchers at John Hopkins University want to use a new generation of complex minibrains to better understand ...

Two brain structures are crucial to the processing of visual stimuli: the visual cortex in the primary cerebral cortex and the superior colliculus, a structure in the midbrain.

"SC is an evolutionarily conserved midbrain structure that can be found in all vertebrates, including fish, lizards, birds, and mammals. It is usually studied for its role in controlling eye ...

A midbrain structure called the periaqueductal gray matter (PAG) plays a key role in this process. Within this structure, the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray matter (vIPAG) is known to help ...

The substantia nigra is a motor nucleus located in the basal ganglia of the midbrain. This brain structure contributes to the body's cognitive and motor functions by sending signals to initiate or ...

These are both midbrain structures, crucial for dopamine-related functions, which include motor control, reward processing, and motivation. While they both release dopamine, they have distinct ...