Dendritic and parallel processing of visual threats in the retina control defensive responses
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abc9920
Abstract: The dendrites of a retinal interneuron detect visual threats and initiate defensive responses through parallel pathways. Approaching predators cast expanding shadows (i.e., looming) that elicit innate defensive responses in most animals. Where looming is first… read more here.
Keywords: dendritic parallel; retinal interneuron; defensive responses; visual threats ... See more keywords