Topic: neural processing

A critical function of sensory systems is to reliably extract ethologically relevant features from the complex natural environment. A classic model to study feature detection is the direction-selective circuit of the mammalian retina. In this talk, I will discuss our recent work on how visual contexts dynamically influence the neural processing of motion signals in the direction-selective circuit in the mouse retina.

Like last year this online workshop brings together researchers in the field to present their work and discuss ways of translating these findings into a better understanding of neural circuits. Topics include artificial and biologically plausible learning algorithms and the dissection of trained spiking circuits toward understanding neural processing. We have a manageable number of talks with ample time for discussions. This year’s executive committee comprises Chiara Bartolozzi, Sander Bohté, Dan Goodman, and Friedemann Zenke.

Driving is a complex task that requires effective neural processing and coordination, which typically degrade with age. Previous studies suggest that age-related differences in cognitive and motor functions might influence driving performance. Herein, we investigated age-related differences in neural responses to reactive and proactive driving conditions using blink-related potentials [1]-[3] and source-level functional connectivity analyses based on amplitude envelope correlation [4]. Seventy-six subjects participated in the two separate driving experiments including reactive (19 young, 28 ol