Abstract
Studies using single-unit recording play a significant role in understanding the neural mechanisms of higher brain function such as perception and decision-making. The middle temporal visual area (MT) contains a rich concentration of motion direction- and binocular disparity-selective neurons, along with topographic maps for these features, making it a useful model system for studying the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception and visually guided behavior. Here we review recent cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the representation and processing of visual information by MT neurons, as well as the relationship between neural activity in MT and cognitive behavior.
