Focal optogenetic suppression in macaque area MT biases direction discrimination and decision confidence, but only transiently

Focal optogenetic suppression in macaque area MT biases direction discrimination and decision confidence, but only transiently

Insights from causal manipulations of brain activity depend on targeting the spatial and temporal scales most relevant for behavior. Using a sensitive perceptual decision task in monkeys, we examined the effects of rapid, reversible inactivation on a spatial scale previously achieved only with elect...

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Main Authors: Christopher R Fetsch, Naomi N Odean, Danique Jeurissen, Yasmine El-Shamayleh, Gregory D Horwitz, Michael N Shadlen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2018-07-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
decision making
motion perception
optogenetics
plasticity
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/36523

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https://elifesciences.org/articles/36523

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