Neuron February 2021 PMID 33357383

The sensory representation of causally controlled objects.

Kelly B Clancy, Thomas D Mrsic-Flogel

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The discussions are centered around the significance of the research, with phrases like 'really interesting!' and references to the sensory and neural mechanisms observed. The tone indicates curiosity and recognition of the study's relevance to understanding causally controlled objects, reflecting both an appreciation of the methods and potential impact on neuroscience.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to support the idea that the research provides valuable insights into sensory processing and control, with comments like 'really interesting' indicating positive reception.

InterestHigh interest

The topic is of high interest, as reflected by frequent mentions and the use of enthusiastic language like 'This is really interesting!'

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging with technical aspects, such as brain area activation and sensory feedback, but not deeply debating the implications or methodology, indicating moderate engagement.

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Overall, the discussions suggest that the publication could influence future research and understanding of sensory-object interaction, though not explicitly described as a groundbreaking shift.

Abstract in brief

  • Mice learned to control a visual cursor by entraining activity patterns in different brain regions, demonstrating how sensory experiences help us understand and influence causally controlled objects.
  • Brain areas that were usually interconnected could quickly adapt to help control the cursor, with higher visual cortex especially active when mice successfully guided the cursor, indicating a focus on goal-directed control.
  • Neurons in higher visual areas responded more strongly when mice actively controlled the cursor than during passive viewing, especially as the cursor neared the target, suggesting that our brain emphasizes objects we intend to manipulate and are close to achieving, which may enhance sensory feedback and control.]

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netjow
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適当な2箇所の脳領域の神経活動に応じて画面に映ったカーソルの位置が移動する装置(ブレイン・マシン・インターフェース)を用いて、このカーソルをゴールに移動するタスクをマウスは行える。 Clancy and Mrsic-Flogel, 2021, Neuron https://t.co/wxFQbY80fU

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PallasLab
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The sensory representation of causally controlled objects https://t.co/ppwD6Y2XpO

Feb 19, 2021 · 470 followers View post →
Nayef Al-Rodhan
@SustainHistory · X

The sensory representation of causally controlled objects https://t.co/PQWPSwjQB2

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 48,249 followers View post →
Stefanie G. Reay, PhD
@stefaniegreay · X

This is really interesting! “The sensory representation of causally controlled objects” https://t.co/ECQSVcFZy7

Dec 22, 2020 · 908 followers View post →
jin ekanayake
@jin_ekanayake · X

The sensory representation of causally controlled objects | bioRxiv https://t.co/TreUGA57j8

Oct 10, 2019 · 511 followers View post →
bioRxiv Neuroscience
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The sensory representation of causally controlled objects https://t.co/0fsiLow7HW #biorxiv_neursci

Sep 30, 2019 · 5 likes · 60,588 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

The sensory representation of causally controlled objects https://t.co/WYdLMKGGGK #bioRxiv

Sep 30, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 138,289 followers View post →
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