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Receptive fields of retinal neurons: New themes and variations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Receptive fields have long been central to understanding signal processing in the visual system. Initially defined as the region of visual space that influences a given neuron's activity, receptive fields are now recognized to encompass additional dimensions such as time and color. This multidimensional representation provides a window into how visual neurons filter incoming stimuli. In the retina, receptive fields emerge from neuronal processing by a multi-layered circuit. Recent research on temporal, chromatic, and adaptive processing in the retina has revealed more complex receptive fields than were initially recognized. This review emphasizes new research on receptive fields in the retina and highlights approaches that promise to expand our understanding of retinal receptive fields.

Source: Vision Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2025.108654

Author: Anna L. Vlasits

Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Visual perception and processing mechanisms

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,940

Funders: Research to Prevent Blindness, National Institutes of Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, National Eye Institute