Asymmetrical interhemispheric connections develop in cat visual cortex after early unilateral convergent strabismus: Anatomy, physiology and mechanisms

• Main Authors: Emmanuel eBui Quoc (Author), Jérôme eRibot (Author), Nicole eQuenech'Du (Author), Suzette eDoutremer (Author), Nicolas eLebas (Author), Alexej eGrantyn (Author), Yonane eAushana (Author), Chantal eMilleret (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In the mammalian primary visual cortex, the corpus callosum contributes to the unification of the visual hemifields that project to the two hemispheres. Its development depends on visual experience. When the latter is abnormal, callosal connections must undergo dramatic anatomical and physiological...