These so-called cortical columns have been considered elementary building blocks in the cerebral cortex of many mammals – including humans. However, such structures had not yet been detected in the ...

For more than 50 years, it has been known that in the cerebral cortex of many mammals, neurons with the same function are ...

However, once the animals had already learned to stop escaping, the cerebral cortex was no longer necessary,” explained Dr Mederos. "Our results challenge traditional views about learning and ...

Layer formation in the developing cerebral cortex requires the movement of neurons from their site of origin to their final laminar position. We demonstrate, using time-lapse imaging of acute ...

As in larger brains, mouse visual cortex neurons with the same function cluster in columns.

However, once the animals had already learned to stop escaping, the cerebral cortex was no longer necessary," explained Dr Mederos. "Our results challenge traditional views about learning and ...

Animals rely on instinctive behaviors to respond quickly to threats and opportunities. These automatic reactions, crucial for survival and reproduction, are typically controlled by brainstem circuits ...