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Contributions of the 12 neuron classes in the fly lamina to motion vision.

ABSTRACT: Motion detection is a fundamental neural computation performed by many sensory systems. In the fly, local motion computation is thought to occur within the first two layers of the visual system, the lamina and medulla. We constructed specific genetic driver lines for each of the 12 neuron classes in the lamina. We then depolarized and hyperpolarized each neuron type and quantified fly behavioral responses to a diverse set of motion stimuli. We found that only a small number of lamina output neurons are essential for motion detection, while most neurons serve to sculpt and enhance these feedforward pathways. Two classes of feedback neurons (C2 and C3), and lamina output neurons (L2 and L4), are required for normal detection of directional motion stimuli. Our results reveal a prominent role for feedback and lateral interactions in motion processing and demonstrate that motion-dependent behaviors rely on contributions from nearly all lamina neuron classes.

SUBMITTER: Tuthill JC

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3806040 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Contributions of the 12 neuron classes in the fly lamina to motion vision.

Tuthill John C JC Nern Aljoscha A Holtz Stephen L SL Rubin Gerald M GM Reiser Michael B MB

Neuron 20130701 1

Motion detection is a fundamental neural computation performed by many sensory systems. In the fly, local motion computation is thought to occur within the first two layers of the visual system, the lamina and medulla. We constructed specific genetic driver lines for each of the 12 neuron classes in the lamina. We then depolarized and hyperpolarized each neuron type and quantified fly behavioral responses to a diverse set of motion stimuli. We found that only a small number of lamina output neur ...[more]

PMID: 23849200

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